Subtract 8/72 from 18/5
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 8/72
18/5 - 8/72 is 157/45.
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,
18/5 = 18 × 72/5 × 72 = 1296/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1296/360 - 40/360 = 1296 - 40/360 = 1256/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/45
- In mixed form: 322/45
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