Subtract 6/72 from 10/5, Solve 2 0/5

Subtract 6/72 from 10/5

1^st number: 2 0/5, 2^nd number: 6/72

10/5 - 6/72 is 23/12.

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,
6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
720/360 - 30/360 = 720 - 30/360 = 690/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/12
In mixed form: 111/12

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