Subtract 7/72 from 75/10, Solve 7 5/10

Subtract 7/72 from 75/10

1^st number: 7 5/10, 2^nd number: 7/72

75/10 - 7/72 is 533/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
75/10 = 75 × 36/10 × 36 = 2700/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/360 - 35/360 = 2700 - 35/360 = 2665/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 533/72
In mixed form: 729/72

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