Subtract 14/72 from 24/5
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 14/72
24/5 - 14/72 is 829/180.
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,
24/5 = 24 × 72/5 × 72 = 1728/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1728/360 - 70/360 = 1728 - 70/360 = 1658/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 829/180
- In mixed form: 4109/180
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