Subtract 20/5 from 72/3
1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 4 0/5
72/3 - 20/5 is 20/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 5 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
72/3 = 72 × 5/3 × 5 = 360/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
20/5 = 20 × 3/5 × 3 = 60/15 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/15 - 60/15 = 360 - 60/15 = 300/15 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/1
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