Subtract 10/72 from 32/5, Solve 6 2/5

Subtract 10/72 from 32/5

1^st number: 6 2/5, 2^nd number: 10/72

32/5 - 10/72 is 1127/180.

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,
32/5 = 32 × 72/5 × 72 = 2304/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
2304/360 - 50/360 = 2304 - 50/360 = 2254/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1127/180
In mixed form: 647/180

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