Subtract 40/21 from 20/72
1st number: 20/72, 2nd number: 1 19/21
20/72 - 40/21 is -205/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 21 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 21 × 24 = 504,
40/21 = 40 × 24/21 × 24 = 960/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/504 - 960/504 = 140 - 960/504 = -820/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -205/126
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