Subtract 2/10 from 9/72
9/72 - 2/10 is -3/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
2/10 = 2 × 36/10 × 36 = 72/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/360 - 72/360 = 45 - 72/360 = -27/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/40
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