Subtract 18/3 from 72/10
1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 6 0/3
72/10 - 18/3 is 6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 3 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
72/10 = 72 × 3/10 × 3 = 216/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
18/3 = 18 × 10/3 × 10 = 180/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/30 - 180/30 = 216 - 180/30 = 36/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
- In mixed form: 11/5
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