Subtract 5/20 from 2/72
2/72 - 5/20 is -2/9.
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,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
5/20 = 5 × 18/20 × 18 = 90/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/360 - 90/360 = 10 - 90/360 = -80/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/9
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