Subtract 36/72 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 36/72
12/6 - 36/72 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
12/6 = 12 × 12/6 × 12 = 144/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
36/72 = 36 × 1/72 × 1 = 36/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/72 - 36/72 = 144 - 36/72 = 108/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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