Subtract 48/20 from 4/72
1st number: 4/72, 2nd number: 2 8/20
4/72 - 48/20 is -211/90.
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,
48/20 = 48 × 18/20 × 18 = 864/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/360 - 864/360 = 20 - 864/360 = -844/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -211/90
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