Subtract 1/72 from 12/5
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 1/72
12/5 - 1/72 is 859/360.
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,
12/5 = 12 × 72/5 × 72 = 864/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
1/72 = 1 × 5/72 × 5 = 5/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/360 - 5/360 = 864 - 5/360 = 859/360 - In mixed form: 2139/360
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