Subtract 45/72 from 20/3
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 45/72
20/3 - 45/72 is 145/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
20/3 = 20 × 24/3 × 24 = 480/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
45/72 = 45 × 1/72 × 1 = 45/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/72 - 45/72 = 480 - 45/72 = 435/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/24
- In mixed form: 61/24
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