Subtract 5/30 from 72/10
1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 5/30
7210 - 530 is 21130.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
7210 = 72 × 310 × 3 = 21630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
530 = 5 × 130 × 1 = 530 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21630 - 530 = 216 - 530 = 21130 - In mixed form: 7130
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