Subtract 3/20 from 5/72
5/72 - 3/20 is -29/360.
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,
5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
3/20 = 3 × 18/20 × 18 = 54/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/360 - 54/360 = 25 - 54/360 = -29/360
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