Subtract 3/72 from 16/10
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 3/72
16/10 - 3/72 is 187/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
16/10 = 16 × 36/10 × 36 = 576/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/360 - 15/360 = 576 - 15/360 = 561/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/120
- In mixed form: 167/120
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