Subtract 84/72 from 42/5
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 1 12/72
42/5 - 84/72 is 217/30.
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,
42/5 = 42 × 72/5 × 72 = 3024/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
84/72 = 84 × 5/72 × 5 = 420/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3024/360 - 420/360 = 3024 - 420/360 = 2604/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/30
- In mixed form: 77/30
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