Subtract 18/42 from 72/80
72/80 - 18/42 is 33/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 42 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
72/80 = 72 × 21/80 × 21 = 1512/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
18/42 = 18 × 40/42 × 40 = 720/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/1680 - 720/1680 = 1512 - 720/1680 = 792/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/70
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