Subtract 28/20 from 72/18
1st number: 4 0/18, 2nd number: 1 8/20
72/18 - 28/20 is 13/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
72/18 = 72 × 10/18 × 10 = 720/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
28/20 = 28 × 9/20 × 9 = 252/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/180 - 252/180 = 720 - 252/180 = 468/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/5
- In mixed form: 23/5
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