Subtract 7/72 from 1/3
13 - 772 is 1772.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
13 = 1 × 243 × 24 = 2472 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
772 = 7 × 172 × 1 = 772 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2472 - 772 = 24 - 772 = 1772
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