Subtract 5/72 from 4/10
410 - 572 is 119360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
410 = 4 × 3610 × 36 = 144360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
572 = 5 × 572 × 5 = 25360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144360 - 25360 = 144 - 25360 = 119360
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