Subtract 5/72 from 90/36
1st number: 2 18/36, 2nd number: 5/72
90/36 - 5/72 is 175/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
90/36 = 90 × 2/36 × 2 = 180/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/72 - 5/72 = 180 - 5/72 = 175/72 - In mixed form: 231/72
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