Subtract 36/60 from 96/72
1st number: 1 24/72, 2nd number: 36/60
96/72 - 36/60 is 11/15.
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,
96/72 = 96 × 5/72 × 5 = 480/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
36/60 = 36 × 6/60 × 6 = 216/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/360 - 216/360 = 480 - 216/360 = 264/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/15
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