Subtract 1/5 from 10/72
10/72 - 1/5 is -11/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
1/5 = 1 × 72/5 × 72 = 72/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/360 - 72/360 = 50 - 72/360 = -22/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/180
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