Subtract 5/36 from 72/10
1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 5/36
72/10 - 5/36 is 1271/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
72/10 = 72 × 18/10 × 18 = 1296/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1296/180 - 25/180 = 1296 - 25/180 = 1271/180 - In mixed form: 711/180
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