Subtract 5/72 from 40/30
1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 5/72
40/30 - 5/72 is 91/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
40/30 = 40 × 12/30 × 12 = 480/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/360 - 25/360 = 480 - 25/360 = 455/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/72
- In mixed form: 119/72
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