Subtract 8/72 from 63/10
1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 8/72
63/10 - 8/72 is 557/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
63/10 = 63 × 36/10 × 36 = 2268/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/360 - 40/360 = 2268 - 40/360 = 2228/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 557/90
- In mixed form: 617/90
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