Subtract 10/72 from 16/2, Solve 8 0/2

Subtract 10/72 from 16/2

1^st number: 8 0/2, 2^nd number: 10/72

16/2 - 10/72 is 283/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
16/2 = 16 × 36/2 × 36 = 576/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
10/72 = 10 × 1/72 × 1 = 10/72
Subtract the two like fractions:
576/72 - 10/72 = 576 - 10/72 = 566/72
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 283/36
In mixed form: 731/36

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