Subtract 49/72 from 6/20
6/20 - 49/72 is -137/360.
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,
6/20 = 6 × 18/20 × 18 = 108/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
49/72 = 49 × 5/72 × 5 = 245/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/360 - 245/360 = 108 - 245/360 = -137/360
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