Subtract 2/72 from 8/60
8/60 - 2/72 is 19/180.
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,
8/60 = 8 × 6/60 × 6 = 48/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/360 - 10/360 = 48 - 10/360 = 38/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/180
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