Subtract 2/72 from 10/6, Solve 1 4/6

Subtract 2/72 from 10/6

1^st number: 1 4/6, 2^nd number: 2/72

10/6 - 2/72 is 59/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
10/6 = 10 × 12/6 × 12 = 120/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72
Subtract the two like fractions:
120/72 - 2/72 = 120 - 2/72 = 118/72
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/36
In mixed form: 123/36

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