Subtract 4/72 from 36/5
1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 4/72
36/5 - 4/72 is 643/90.
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,
36/5 = 36 × 72/5 × 72 = 2592/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2592/360 - 20/360 = 2592 - 20/360 = 2572/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 643/90
- In mixed form: 713/90
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