Subtract 72/3 from 1/72
1st number: 1/72, 2nd number: 24 0/3
172 - 723 is -172772.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 3 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
172 = 1 × 172 × 1 = 172 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
723 = 72 × 243 × 24 = 172872 - Subtract the two like fractions:
172 - 172872 = 1 - 172872 = -172772
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