Subtract 20/72 from 14/9
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 20/72
14/9 - 20/72 is 23/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
14/9 = 14 × 8/9 × 8 = 112/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
20/72 = 20 × 1/72 × 1 = 20/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/72 - 20/72 = 112 - 20/72 = 92/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/18
- In mixed form: 15/18
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