Subtract 54/72 from 8/5
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 54/72
8/5 - 54/72 is 17/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
8/5 = 8 × 72/5 × 72 = 576/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
54/72 = 54 × 5/72 × 5 = 270/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/360 - 270/360 = 576 - 270/360 = 306/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/20
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