Subtract 4/9 from 72/60
1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 4/9
72/60 - 4/9 is 34/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
72/60 = 72 × 3/60 × 3 = 216/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
4/9 = 4 × 20/9 × 20 = 80/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/180 - 80/180 = 216 - 80/180 = 136/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/45
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