Subtract 5/28 from 72/45
1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 5/28
72/45 - 5/28 is 199/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
72/45 = 72 × 28/45 × 28 = 2016/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
5/28 = 5 × 45/28 × 45 = 225/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/1260 - 225/1260 = 2016 - 225/1260 = 1791/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 199/140
- In mixed form: 159/140
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