Subtract 14/72 from 7/5, Solve 1 2/5

Subtract 14/72 from 7/5

1^st number: 1 2/5, 2^nd number: 14/72

7/5 - 14/72 is 217/180.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
7/5 = 7 × 72/5 × 72 = 504/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
504/360 - 70/360 = 504 - 70/360 = 434/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/180
In mixed form: 137/180

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