Subtract 5/72 from 84/10
1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 5/72
84/10 - 5/72 is 2999/360.
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,
84/10 = 84 × 36/10 × 36 = 3024/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3024/360 - 25/360 = 3024 - 25/360 = 2999/360 - In mixed form: 8119/360
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