Subtract 20/5 from 18/72
1st number: 18/72, 2nd number: 4 0/5
18/72 - 20/5 is -15/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
18/72 = 18 × 5/72 × 5 = 90/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
20/5 = 20 × 72/5 × 72 = 1440/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/360 - 1440/360 = 90 - 1440/360 = -1350/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/4
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