Subtract 72/6 from 1/20
1st number: 1/20, 2nd number: 12 0/6
1/20 - 72/6 is -239/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 6 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
1/20 = 1 × 3/20 × 3 = 3/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
72/6 = 72 × 10/6 × 10 = 720/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/60 - 720/60 = 3 - 720/60 = -717/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -239/20
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