Subtract 6/15 from 72/20
1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 6/15
72/20 - 6/15 is 16/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
72/20 = 72 × 3/20 × 3 = 216/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
6/15 = 6 × 4/15 × 4 = 24/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/60 - 24/60 = 216 - 24/60 = 192/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
- In mixed form: 31/5
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