Subtract 9/48 from 20/72
20/72 - 9/48 is 13/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
20/72 = 20 × 2/72 × 2 = 40/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
9/48 = 9 × 3/48 × 3 = 27/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/144 - 27/144 = 40 - 27/144 = 13/144
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