Subtract 4/72 from 4/5
45 - 472 is 6790.
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,
45 = 4 × 725 × 72 = 288360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
472 = 4 × 572 × 5 = 20360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288360 - 20360 = 288 - 20360 = 268360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6790
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