Subtract 4/30 from 20/72
20/72 - 4/30 is 13/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
20/72 = 20 × 5/72 × 5 = 100/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
4/30 = 4 × 12/30 × 12 = 48/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/360 - 48/360 = 100 - 48/360 = 52/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/90
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