Subtract 14/8 from 72/10
1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 1 6/8
72/10 - 14/8 is 109/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
72/10 = 72 × 4/10 × 4 = 288/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
14/8 = 14 × 5/8 × 5 = 70/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/40 - 70/40 = 288 - 70/40 = 218/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/20
- In mixed form: 59/20
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