Subtract 8/72 from 10/5
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 8/72
10/5 - 8/72 is 17/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/360 - 40/360 = 720 - 40/360 = 680/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/9
- In mixed form: 18/9
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