Subtract 20/72 from 30/32
30/32 - 20/72 is 95/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
30/32 = 30 × 9/32 × 9 = 270/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
20/72 = 20 × 4/72 × 4 = 80/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/288 - 80/288 = 270 - 80/288 = 190/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/144
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