Subtract 1/72 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 1/72
12/2 - 1/72 is 431/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
12/2 = 12 × 36/2 × 36 = 432/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
1/72 = 1 × 1/72 × 1 = 1/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/72 - 1/72 = 432 - 1/72 = 431/72 - In mixed form: 571/72
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