Subtract 72/14 from 36/20
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 5 2/14
36/20 - 72/14 is -117/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 14 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
36/20 = 36 × 7/20 × 7 = 252/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
72/14 = 72 × 10/14 × 10 = 720/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/140 - 720/140 = 252 - 720/140 = -468/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -117/35
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