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

Subtract 5/72 from 10/5

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

10/5 - 5/72 is 139/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
10/5 = 10 × 72/5 × 72 = 720/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
720/360 - 25/360 = 720 - 25/360 = 695/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/72
In mixed form: 167/72

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