Subtract 70/72 from 35/5
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 70/72
35/5 - 70/72 is 217/36.
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,
35/5 = 35 × 72/5 × 72 = 2520/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/360 - 350/360 = 2520 - 350/360 = 2170/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/36
- In mixed form: 61/36
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