Subtract 72/42 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 1 30/42
12/2 - 72/42 is 30/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
12/2 = 12 × 21/2 × 21 = 252/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
72/42 = 72 × 1/42 × 1 = 72/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/42 - 72/42 = 252 - 72/42 = 180/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 30/7
- In mixed form: 42/7
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