Subtract 21/72 from 14/5
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 21/72
14/5 - 21/72 is 301/120.
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,
14/5 = 14 × 72/5 × 72 = 1008/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
21/72 = 21 × 5/72 × 5 = 105/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/360 - 105/360 = 1008 - 105/360 = 903/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 301/120
- In mixed form: 261/120
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