Subtract 18/5 from 72/2
1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 3 3/5
72/2 - 18/5 is 162/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 5 is 10
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
72/2 = 72 × 5/2 × 5 = 360/10 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
18/5 = 18 × 2/5 × 2 = 36/10 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/10 - 36/10 = 360 - 36/10 = 324/10 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 162/5
- In mixed form: 322/5
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