Subtract 28/20 from 72/12
1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 1 8/20
72/12 - 28/20 is 23/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
72/12 = 72 × 5/12 × 5 = 360/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
28/20 = 28 × 3/20 × 3 = 84/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/60 - 84/60 = 360 - 84/60 = 276/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/5
- In mixed form: 43/5
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