Subtract 9/60 from 72/8
1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 9/60
72/8 - 9/60 is 177/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
72/8 = 72 × 15/8 × 15 = 1080/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
9/60 = 9 × 2/60 × 2 = 18/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/120 - 18/120 = 1080 - 18/120 = 1062/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 177/20
- In mixed form: 817/20
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