Subtract 7/72 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 7/72
52 - 772 is 17372.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
52 = 5 × 362 × 36 = 18072 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
772 = 7 × 172 × 1 = 772 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18072 - 772 = 180 - 772 = 17372 - In mixed form: 22972
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