Subtract 20/72 from 6/12
6/12 - 20/72 is 2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
6/12 = 6 × 6/12 × 6 = 36/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
20/72 = 20 × 1/72 × 1 = 20/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/72 - 20/72 = 36 - 20/72 = 16/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/9
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