Subtract 72/60 from 9/4
1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 1 12/60
9/4 - 72/60 is 21/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
9/4 = 9 × 15/4 × 15 = 135/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
72/60 = 72 × 1/60 × 1 = 72/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/60 - 72/60 = 135 - 72/60 = 63/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
- In mixed form: 11/20
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