Subtract 5/72 from 80/35
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 5/72
80/35 - 5/72 is 1117/504.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
80/35 = 80 × 72/35 × 72 = 5760/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
5/72 = 5 × 35/72 × 35 = 175/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5760/2520 - 175/2520 = 5760 - 175/2520 = 5585/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1117/504
- In mixed form: 2109/504
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