Subtract 21/20 from 72/7
1st number: 10 2/7, 2nd number: 1 1/20
72/7 - 21/20 is 1293/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
72/7 = 72 × 20/7 × 20 = 1440/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
21/20 = 21 × 7/20 × 7 = 147/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/140 - 147/140 = 1440 - 147/140 = 1293/140 - In mixed form: 933/140
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