Subtract 35/18 from 72/5
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 1 17/18
72/5 - 35/18 is 1121/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
72/5 = 72 × 18/5 × 18 = 1296/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
35/18 = 35 × 5/18 × 5 = 175/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1296/90 - 175/90 = 1296 - 175/90 = 1121/90 - In mixed form: 1241/90
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