Subtract 1/5 from 4/72
4/72 - 1/5 is -13/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
1/5 = 1 × 72/5 × 72 = 72/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/360 - 72/360 = 20 - 72/360 = -52/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/90
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