Subtract 5/72 from 4/20
4/20 - 5/72 is 47/360.
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,
4/20 = 4 × 18/20 × 18 = 72/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/360 - 25/360 = 72 - 25/360 = 47/360
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