Subtract 72/4 from 2/10
1st number: 2/10, 2nd number: 18 0/4
2/10 - 72/4 is -89/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 4 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
2/10 = 2 × 2/10 × 2 = 4/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
72/4 = 72 × 5/4 × 5 = 360/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/20 - 360/20 = 4 - 360/20 = -356/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/5
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