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Subtract 5/72 from 6/5

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

6/5 - 5/72 is 407/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    6/5 = 6 × 72/5 × 72 = 432/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    432/360 - 25/360 = 432 - 25/360 = 407/360
  5. In mixed form: 147/360

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