Subtract 5/20 from 14/72
14/72 - 5/20 is -1/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
5/20 = 5 × 18/20 × 18 = 90/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/360 - 90/360 = 70 - 90/360 = -20/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/18
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