Subtract 21/72 from 49/20
1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 21/72
49/20 - 21/72 is 259/120.
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,
49/20 = 49 × 18/20 × 18 = 882/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
21/72 = 21 × 5/72 × 5 = 105/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/360 - 105/360 = 882 - 105/360 = 777/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 259/120
- In mixed form: 219/120
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