Subtract 15/28 from 72/20
1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 15/28
72/20 - 15/28 is 429/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
72/20 = 72 × 7/20 × 7 = 504/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
15/28 = 15 × 5/28 × 5 = 75/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/140 - 75/140 = 504 - 75/140 = 429/140 - In mixed form: 39/140
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