Subtract 20/9 from 30/72
1st number: 30/72, 2nd number: 2 2/9
30/72 - 20/9 is -65/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
30/72 = 30 × 1/72 × 1 = 30/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
20/9 = 20 × 8/9 × 8 = 160/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/72 - 160/72 = 30 - 160/72 = -130/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/36
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