Subtract 5/72 from 10/32
10/32 - 5/72 is 35/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
10/32 = 10 × 9/32 × 9 = 90/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
5/72 = 5 × 4/72 × 4 = 20/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/288 - 20/288 = 90 - 20/288 = 70/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/144
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