Subtract 25/84 from 20/72
20/72 - 25/84 is -5/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 84 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
20/72 = 20 × 7/72 × 7 = 140/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
25/84 = 25 × 6/84 × 6 = 150/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/504 - 150/504 = 140 - 150/504 = -10/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/252
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