Subtract 2/75 from 72/20
1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 2/75
72/20 - 2/75 is 268/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
72/20 = 72 × 15/20 × 15 = 1080/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/300 - 8/300 = 1080 - 8/300 = 1072/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 268/75
- In mixed form: 343/75
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