Subtract 5/72 from 4/2
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 5/72
4/2 - 5/72 is 139/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
4/2 = 4 × 36/2 × 36 = 144/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/72 - 5/72 = 144 - 5/72 = 139/72 - In mixed form: 167/72
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