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Subtract 84/72 from 5/10

1st number: 5/10, 2nd number: 1 12/72

5/10 - 84/72 is -2/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
    5/10 = 5 × 36/10 × 36 = 180/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    84/72 = 84 × 5/72 × 5 = 420/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    180/360 - 420/360 = 180 - 420/360 = -240/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3

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