Subtract 20/72 from 35/15
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 20/72
35/15 - 20/72 is 37/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
35/15 = 35 × 24/15 × 24 = 840/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
20/72 = 20 × 5/72 × 5 = 100/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/360 - 100/360 = 840 - 100/360 = 740/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/18
- In mixed form: 21/18
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