Subtract 45/72 from 1/10
1/10 - 45/72 is -21/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
1/10 = 1 × 36/10 × 36 = 36/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/360 - 225/360 = 36 - 225/360 = -189/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/40
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