Subtract 8/72 from 35/20
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 8/72
35/20 - 8/72 is 59/36.
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,
35/20 = 35 × 18/20 × 18 = 630/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/360 - 40/360 = 630 - 40/360 = 590/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/36
- In mixed form: 123/36
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