Subtract 10/36 from 72/20
1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 10/36
72/20 - 10/36 is 299/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
72/20 = 72 × 9/20 × 9 = 648/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/180 - 50/180 = 648 - 50/180 = 598/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 299/90
- In mixed form: 329/90
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