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Subtract 27/72 from 28/5

1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 27/72

28/5 - 27/72 is 209/40.

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,
    28/5 = 28 × 72/5 × 72 = 2016/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2016/360 - 135/360 = 2016 - 135/360 = 1881/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/40
  6. In mixed form: 59/40

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