Subtract 21/6 from 72/5
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 3 3/6
72/5 - 21/6 is 109/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
72/5 = 72 × 6/5 × 6 = 432/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
21/6 = 21 × 5/6 × 5 = 105/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/30 - 105/30 = 432 - 105/30 = 327/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/10
- In mixed form: 109/10
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