Subtract 3/72 from 5/3, Solve 1 2/3

Subtract 3/72 from 5/3

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 3/72

5/3 - 3/72 is 13/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
5/3 = 5 × 24/3 × 24 = 120/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72
Subtract the two like fractions:
120/72 - 3/72 = 120 - 3/72 = 117/72
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/8
In mixed form: 15/8

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