Subtract 70/72 from 16/5
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 70/72
16/5 - 70/72 is 401/180.
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,
70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1152/360 - 350/360 = 1152 - 350/360 = 802/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 401/180
- In mixed form: 241/180
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