Subtract 12/20 from 4/72
4/72 - 12/20 is -49/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
12/20 = 12 × 18/20 × 18 = 216/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/360 - 216/360 = 20 - 216/360 = -196/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/90
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