Subtract 84/72 from 2/5
1st number: 2/5, 2nd number: 1 12/72
2/5 - 84/72 is -23/30.
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,
2/5 = 2 × 72/5 × 72 = 144/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
84/72 = 84 × 5/72 × 5 = 420/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/360 - 420/360 = 144 - 420/360 = -276/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/30
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