Subtract 72/9 from 20/4
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 8 0/9
20/4 - 72/9 is -3/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
20/4 = 20 × 9/4 × 9 = 180/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
72/9 = 72 × 4/9 × 4 = 288/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/36 - 288/36 = 180 - 288/36 = -108/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/1
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