Subtract 1/20 from 72/28
1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 1/20
72/28 - 1/20 is 353/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
72/28 = 72 × 5/28 × 5 = 360/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
1/20 = 1 × 7/20 × 7 = 7/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/140 - 7/140 = 360 - 7/140 = 353/140 - In mixed form: 273/140
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