Subtract 1/72 from 30/40
30/40 - 1/72 is 53/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
30/40 = 30 × 9/40 × 9 = 270/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
1/72 = 1 × 5/72 × 5 = 5/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/360 - 5/360 = 270 - 5/360 = 265/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/72
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