Subtract 10/72 from 80/60
1st number: 1 20/60, 2nd number: 10/72
80/60 - 10/72 is 43/36.
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,
80/60 = 80 × 6/60 × 6 = 480/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/360 - 50/360 = 480 - 50/360 = 430/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/36
- In mixed form: 17/36
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