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Subtract 24/5 from 3/72

1st number: 3/72, 2nd number: 4 4/5

3/72 - 24/5 is -571/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 5 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    24/5 = 24 × 72/5 × 72 = 1728/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/360 - 1728/360 = 15 - 1728/360 = -1713/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -571/120

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