Subtract 72/36 from 5/10
1st number: 5/10, 2nd number: 2 0/36
5/10 - 72/36 is -3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
5/10 = 5 × 18/10 × 18 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
72/36 = 72 × 5/36 × 5 = 360/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/180 - 360/180 = 90 - 360/180 = -270/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2
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