Subtract 40/72 from 3/20
3/20 - 40/72 is -73/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
3/20 = 3 × 18/20 × 18 = 54/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/360 - 200/360 = 54 - 200/360 = -146/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/180
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