Subtract 54/35 from 72/20
1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 1 19/35
72/20 - 54/35 is 72/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 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 35 × 4 = 140,
54/35 = 54 × 4/35 × 4 = 216/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/140 - 216/140 = 504 - 216/140 = 288/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/35
- In mixed form: 22/35
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