Subtract 72/20 from 12/70
1st number: 12/70, 2nd number: 3 12/20
12/70 - 72/20 is -24/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
12/70 = 12 × 2/70 × 2 = 24/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
72/20 = 72 × 7/20 × 7 = 504/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/140 - 504/140 = 24 - 504/140 = -480/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -24/7
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