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Subtract 9/72 from 24/5

1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 9/72

24/5 - 9/72 is 187/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    24/5 = 24 × 72/5 × 72 = 1728/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1728/360 - 45/360 = 1728 - 45/360 = 1683/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/40
  6. In mixed form: 427/40

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