Subtract 3/10 from 18/72
18/72 - 3/10 is -1/20.
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,
18/72 = 18 × 5/72 × 5 = 90/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
3/10 = 3 × 36/10 × 36 = 108/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/360 - 108/360 = 90 - 108/360 = -18/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/20
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