Subtract 9/72 from 12/3
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 9/72
12/3 - 9/72 is 31/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
12/3 = 12 × 24/3 × 24 = 288/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
9/72 = 9 × 1/72 × 1 = 9/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/72 - 9/72 = 288 - 9/72 = 279/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/8
- In mixed form: 37/8
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