Subtract 1/72 from 42/20
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 1/72
42/20 - 1/72 is 751/360.
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,
42/20 = 42 × 18/20 × 18 = 756/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
1/72 = 1 × 5/72 × 5 = 5/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/360 - 5/360 = 756 - 5/360 = 751/360 - In mixed form: 231/360
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