Subtract 2/80 from 5/72
5/72 - 2/80 is 2/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
5/72 = 5 × 10/72 × 10 = 50/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
2/80 = 2 × 9/80 × 9 = 18/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/720 - 18/720 = 50 - 18/720 = 32/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/45
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