Subtract 21/72 from 1/4
1/4 - 21/72 is -1/24.
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,
21/72 = 21 × 1/72 × 1 = 21/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/72 - 21/72 = 18 - 21/72 = -3/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/24
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