Subtract 40/72 from 72/10
1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 40/72
72/10 - 40/72 is 299/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
72/10 = 72 × 36/10 × 36 = 2592/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2592/360 - 200/360 = 2592 - 200/360 = 2392/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 299/45
- In mixed form: 629/45
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