Subtract 5/72 from 40/3
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 5/72
403 - 572 is 95572.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
403 = 40 × 243 × 24 = 96072 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
572 = 5 × 172 × 1 = 572 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96072 - 572 = 960 - 572 = 95572 - In mixed form: 131972
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