Subtract 70/42 from 20/72
1st number: 20/72, 2nd number: 1 28/42
20/72 - 70/42 is -25/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 42 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 42 × 12 = 504,
70/42 = 70 × 12/42 × 12 = 840/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/504 - 840/504 = 140 - 840/504 = -700/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/18
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