Subtract 4/72 from 5/10, Solve 5/10

Subtract 4/72 from 5/10

5/10 - 4/72 is 4/9.

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,
4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
180/360 - 20/360 = 180 - 20/360 = 160/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/9

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