Subtract 20/7 from 72/2
1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 2 6/7
72/2 - 20/7 is 232/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 7 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
72/2 = 72 × 7/2 × 7 = 504/14 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
20/7 = 20 × 2/7 × 2 = 40/14 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/14 - 40/14 = 504 - 40/14 = 464/14 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 232/7
- In mixed form: 331/7
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