Subtract 72/63 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 1 9/63
12/2 - 72/63 is 34/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
12/2 = 12 × 63/2 × 63 = 756/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
72/63 = 72 × 2/63 × 2 = 144/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/126 - 144/126 = 756 - 144/126 = 612/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/7
- In mixed form: 46/7
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