Subtract 18/72 from 75/60
1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 18/72
75/60 - 18/72 is 1/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
75/60 = 75 × 6/60 × 6 = 450/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
18/72 = 18 × 5/72 × 5 = 90/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/360 - 90/360 = 450 - 90/360 = 360/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/1
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