Subtract 36/24 from 72/20
1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 1 12/24
72/20 - 36/24 is 21/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
72/20 = 72 × 6/20 × 6 = 432/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/120 - 180/120 = 432 - 180/120 = 252/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
- In mixed form: 21/10
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