Subtract 20/9 from 2/72
1st number: 2/72, 2nd number: 2 2/9
2/72 - 20/9 is -79/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
20/9 = 20 × 8/9 × 8 = 160/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/72 - 160/72 = 2 - 160/72 = -158/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/36
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