Subtract 6/72 from 9/30
9/30 - 6/72 is 13/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
9/30 = 9 × 12/30 × 12 = 108/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/360 - 30/360 = 108 - 30/360 = 78/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/60
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