Subtract 3/20 from 84/72
1st number: 1 12/72, 2nd number: 3/20
84/72 - 3/20 is 61/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
84/72 = 84 × 5/72 × 5 = 420/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
3/20 = 3 × 18/20 × 18 = 54/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/360 - 54/360 = 420 - 54/360 = 366/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/60
- In mixed form: 11/60
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