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Subtract 16/5 from 5/72

1st number: 5/72, 2nd number: 3 1/5

5/72 - 16/5 is -1127/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 5 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    16/5 = 16 × 72/5 × 72 = 1152/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    25/360 - 1152/360 = 25 - 1152/360 = -1127/360

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