Subtract 5/30 from 2/72
2/72 - 5/30 is -5/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
5/30 = 5 × 12/30 × 12 = 60/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/360 - 60/360 = 10 - 60/360 = -50/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/36
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