Subtract 45/36 from 72/5
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 1 9/36
72/5 - 45/36 is 263/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
72/5 = 72 × 36/5 × 36 = 2592/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2592/180 - 225/180 = 2592 - 225/180 = 2367/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 263/20
- In mixed form: 133/20
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