Subtract 10/72 from 72/35, Solve 2 2/35

Subtract 10/72 from 72/35

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 10/72

72/35 - 10/72 is 2417/1260.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
72/35 = 72 × 72/35 × 72 = 5184/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
10/72 = 10 × 35/72 × 35 = 350/2520
Subtract the two like fractions:
5184/2520 - 350/2520 = 5184 - 350/2520 = 4834/2520
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2417/1260
In mixed form: 11157/1260

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