Subtract 72/40 from 5/12
1st number: 5/12, 2nd number: 1 32/40
5/12 - 72/40 is -83/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
5/12 = 5 × 10/12 × 10 = 50/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
72/40 = 72 × 3/40 × 3 = 216/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/120 - 216/120 = 50 - 216/120 = -166/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/60
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