Subtract 72/60 from 9/21
1st number: 9/21, 2nd number: 1 12/60
9/21 - 72/60 is -27/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
9/21 = 9 × 20/21 × 20 = 180/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
72/60 = 72 × 7/60 × 7 = 504/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/420 - 504/420 = 180 - 504/420 = -324/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/35
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