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Subtract 5/72 from 70/5

1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 5/72

70/5 - 5/72 is 1003/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    70/5 = 70 × 72/5 × 72 = 5040/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5040/360 - 25/360 = 5040 - 25/360 = 5015/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1003/72
  6. In mixed form: 1367/72

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