Subtract 42/10 from 10/72
1st number: 10/72, 2nd number: 4 2/10
10/72 - 42/10 is -731/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
42/10 = 42 × 36/10 × 36 = 1512/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/360 - 1512/360 = 50 - 1512/360 = -1462/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -731/180
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