Subtract 2/72 from 72/5
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 2/72
72/5 - 2/72 is 2587/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
72/5 = 72 × 72/5 × 72 = 5184/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5184/360 - 10/360 = 5184 - 10/360 = 5174/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2587/180
- In mixed form: 1467/180
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