Subtract 5/10 from 90/72
1st number: 1 18/72, 2nd number: 5/10
90/72 - 5/10 is 3/4.
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,
90/72 = 90 × 5/72 × 5 = 450/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
5/10 = 5 × 36/10 × 36 = 180/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/360 - 180/360 = 450 - 180/360 = 270/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/4
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