Subtract 5/72 from 18/10
1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 5/72
18/10 - 5/72 is 623/360.
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,
18/10 = 18 × 36/10 × 36 = 648/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/360 - 25/360 = 648 - 25/360 = 623/360 - In mixed form: 1263/360
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