Subtract 9/20 from 72/12
1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 9/20
72/12 - 9/20 is 111/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
72/12 = 72 × 5/12 × 5 = 360/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
9/20 = 9 × 3/20 × 3 = 27/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/60 - 27/60 = 360 - 27/60 = 333/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/20
- In mixed form: 511/20
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