Subtract 5/72 from 16/20
16/20 - 5/72 is 263/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
16/20 = 16 × 18/20 × 18 = 288/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/360 - 25/360 = 288 - 25/360 = 263/360
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