Subtract 63/12 from 2/72
1st number: 2/72, 2nd number: 5 3/12
2/72 - 63/12 is -47/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 12 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
63/12 = 63 × 6/12 × 6 = 378/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/72 - 378/72 = 2 - 378/72 = -376/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/9
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