Subtract 20/72 from 27/8
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 20/72
27/8 - 20/72 is 223/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
27/8 = 27 × 9/8 × 9 = 243/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
20/72 = 20 × 1/72 × 1 = 20/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/72 - 20/72 = 243 - 20/72 = 223/72 - In mixed form: 37/72
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