Subtract 8/60 from 72/9
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 8/60
72/9 - 8/60 is 118/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
72/9 = 72 × 20/9 × 20 = 1440/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
8/60 = 8 × 3/60 × 3 = 24/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/180 - 24/180 = 1440 - 24/180 = 1416/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118/15
- In mixed form: 713/15
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