Subtract 7/72 from 8/5
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 7/72
8/5 - 7/72 is 541/360.
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,
7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/360 - 35/360 = 576 - 35/360 = 541/360 - In mixed form: 1181/360
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