Subtract 7/72 from 70/5
1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 7/72
70/5 - 7/72 is 1001/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
70/5 = 70 × 72/5 × 72 = 5040/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5040/360 - 35/360 = 5040 - 35/360 = 5005/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1001/72
- In mixed form: 1365/72
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