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Subtract 5/72 from 8/2

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 5/72

8/2 - 5/72 is 283/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
    8/2 = 8 × 36/2 × 36 = 288/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    288/72 - 5/72 = 288 - 5/72 = 283/72
  5. In mixed form: 367/72

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