Subtract 5/72 from 16/10
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 5/72
16/10 - 5/72 is 551/360.
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,
5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/360 - 25/360 = 576 - 25/360 = 551/360 - In mixed form: 1191/360
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