Subtract 7/72 from 2/10
2/10 - 7/72 is 37/360.
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,
2/10 = 2 × 36/10 × 36 = 72/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/360 - 35/360 = 72 - 35/360 = 37/360
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