Answers

Subtract 70/72 from 70/10

1^st number: 7 0/10, 2^nd number: 70/72

70/10 - 70/72 is 217/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   70/10 = 70 × 36/10 × 36 = 2520/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2520/360 - 350/360 = 2520 - 350/360 = 2170/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/36
6. In mixed form: 61/36

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