Subtract 10/21 from 72/5
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 10/21
72/5 - 10/21 is 1462/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
72/5 = 72 × 21/5 × 21 = 1512/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
10/21 = 10 × 5/21 × 5 = 50/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/105 - 50/105 = 1512 - 50/105 = 1462/105 - In mixed form: 1397/105
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