Subtract 21/10 from 16/72
1st number: 16/72, 2nd number: 2 1/10
16/72 - 21/10 is -169/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
16/72 = 16 × 5/72 × 5 = 80/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
21/10 = 21 × 36/10 × 36 = 756/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/360 - 756/360 = 80 - 756/360 = -676/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -169/90
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