Subtract 70/72 from 4/5
4/5 - 70/72 is -31/180.
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,
4/5 = 4 × 72/5 × 72 = 288/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/360 - 350/360 = 288 - 350/360 = -62/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/180
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