Subtract 7/32 from 1/72
1/72 - 7/32 is -59/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
1/72 = 1 × 4/72 × 4 = 4/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
7/32 = 7 × 9/32 × 9 = 63/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/288 - 63/288 = 4 - 63/288 = -59/288
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