Subtract 72/60 from 72/96
1st number: 72/96, 2nd number: 1 12/60
72/96 - 72/60 is -9/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
72/96 = 72 × 5/96 × 5 = 360/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
72/60 = 72 × 8/60 × 8 = 576/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/480 - 576/480 = 360 - 576/480 = -216/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/20
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