Subtract 9/72 from 10/30, Solve 10/30

Subtract 9/72 from 10/30

10/30 - 9/72 is 5/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 72 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
10/30 = 10 × 12/30 × 12 = 120/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
120/360 - 45/360 = 120 - 45/360 = 75/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/24

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