Subtract 4/72 from 14/5, Solve 2 4/5

Subtract 4/72 from 14/5

1^st number: 2 4/5, 2^nd number: 4/72

14/5 - 4/72 is 247/90.

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,
4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/360 - 20/360 = 1008 - 20/360 = 988/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 247/90
In mixed form: 267/90

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