Subtract 3/72 from 16/5
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 3/72
16/5 - 3/72 is 379/120.
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,
16/5 = 16 × 72/5 × 72 = 1152/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1152/360 - 15/360 = 1152 - 15/360 = 1137/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 379/120
- In mixed form: 319/120
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