Subtract 5/72 from 70/45
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 5/72
70/45 - 5/72 is 107/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
70/45 = 70 × 8/45 × 8 = 560/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/360 - 25/360 = 560 - 25/360 = 535/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/72
- In mixed form: 135/72
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