Subtract 7/5 from 63/72
1st number: 63/72, 2nd number: 1 2/5
63/72 - 7/5 is -21/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
63/72 = 63 × 5/72 × 5 = 315/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
7/5 = 7 × 72/5 × 72 = 504/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/360 - 504/360 = 315 - 504/360 = -189/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/40
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