Subtract 20/10 from 72/30
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 2 0/10
72/30 - 20/10 is 2/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
72/30 = 72 × 1/30 × 1 = 72/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
20/10 = 20 × 3/10 × 3 = 60/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/30 - 60/30 = 72 - 60/30 = 12/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/5
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