Subtract 7/60 from 8/72
8/72 - 7/60 is -1/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
7/60 = 7 × 6/60 × 6 = 42/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/360 - 42/360 = 40 - 42/360 = -2/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/180
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