Subtract 45/8 from 10/72
1st number: 10/72, 2nd number: 5 5/8
1072 - 458 is -39572.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
1072 = 10 × 172 × 1 = 1072 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
458 = 45 × 98 × 9 = 40572 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1072 - 40572 = 10 - 40572 = -39572
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