Subtract 42/72 from 20/2
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 42/72
20/2 - 42/72 is 113/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
20/2 = 20 × 36/2 × 36 = 720/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
42/72 = 42 × 1/72 × 1 = 42/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/72 - 42/72 = 720 - 42/72 = 678/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/12
- In mixed form: 95/12
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