Subtract 27/72 from 32/5
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 27/72
32/5 - 27/72 is 241/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2304/360 - 135/360 = 2304 - 135/360 = 2169/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/40
- In mixed form: 61/40
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