Subtract 12/72 from 20/70
20/70 - 12/72 is 5/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
20/70 = 20 × 36/70 × 36 = 720/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
12/72 = 12 × 35/72 × 35 = 420/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/2520 - 420/2520 = 720 - 420/2520 = 300/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/42
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