Subtract 84/20 from 72/6
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 4 4/20
72/6 - 84/20 is 39/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
72/6 = 72 × 10/6 × 10 = 720/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
84/20 = 84 × 3/20 × 3 = 252/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/60 - 252/60 = 720 - 252/60 = 468/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/5
- In mixed form: 74/5
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