Subtract 16/10 from 56/72
1st number: 56/72, 2nd number: 1 6/10
56/72 - 16/10 is -37/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
16/10 = 16 × 36/10 × 36 = 576/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/360 - 576/360 = 280 - 576/360 = -296/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/45
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