Subtract 72/20 from 32/9
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 3 12/20
32/9 - 72/20 is -2/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
32/9 = 32 × 20/9 × 20 = 640/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
72/20 = 72 × 9/20 × 9 = 648/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/180 - 648/180 = 640 - 648/180 = -8/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/45
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