Subtract 20/40 from 72/3
1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 20/40
72/3 - 20/40 is 47/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
72/3 = 72 × 40/3 × 40 = 2880/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
20/40 = 20 × 3/40 × 3 = 60/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/120 - 60/120 = 2880 - 60/120 = 2820/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/2
- In mixed form: 231/2
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