Subtract 2/72 from 8/10
8/10 - 2/72 is 139/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
8/10 = 8 × 36/10 × 36 = 288/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/360 - 10/360 = 288 - 10/360 = 278/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/180
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