Subtract 4/20 from 72/90
72/90 - 4/20 is 3/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
72/90 = 72 × 2/90 × 2 = 144/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
4/20 = 4 × 9/20 × 9 = 36/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/180 - 36/180 = 144 - 36/180 = 108/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/5
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