Subtract 9/16 from 72/5
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 9/16
72/5 - 9/16 is 1107/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
72/5 = 72 × 16/5 × 16 = 1152/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
9/16 = 9 × 5/16 × 5 = 45/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1152/80 - 45/80 = 1152 - 45/80 = 1107/80 - In mixed form: 1367/80
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