Subtract 72/10 from 14/2
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 7 2/10
14/2 - 72/10 is -1/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 10 is 10
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
14/2 = 14 × 5/2 × 5 = 70/10 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
72/10 = 72 × 1/10 × 1 = 72/10 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/10 - 72/10 = 70 - 72/10 = -2/10 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/5
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