Subtract 2/72 from 1/4
1/4 - 2/72 is 2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
1/4 = 1 × 18/4 × 18 = 18/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/72 - 2/72 = 18 - 2/72 = 16/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/9
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