Subtract 10/5 from 7/2
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 2 0/5
72 - 105 is 32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 5 is 10
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
72 = 7 × 52 × 5 = 3510 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
105 = 10 × 25 × 2 = 2010 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3510 - 2010 = 35 - 2010 = 1510 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32
- In mixed form: 112
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