Subtract 21/72 from 5/10
5/10 - 21/72 is 5/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
5/10 = 5 × 36/10 × 36 = 180/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
21/72 = 21 × 5/72 × 5 = 105/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/360 - 105/360 = 180 - 105/360 = 75/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/24
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