Subtract 14/72 from 10/2, Solve 5 0/2

Subtract 14/72 from 10/2

1^st number: 5 0/2, 2^nd number: 14/72

10/2 - 14/72 is 173/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
10/2 = 10 × 36/2 × 36 = 360/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72
Subtract the two like fractions:
360/72 - 14/72 = 360 - 14/72 = 346/72
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/36
In mixed form: 429/36

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