Subtract 9/3 from 12/72
1st number: 12/72, 2nd number: 3 0/3
12/72 - 9/3 is -17/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 3 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
12/72 = 12 × 1/72 × 1 = 12/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
9/3 = 9 × 24/3 × 24 = 216/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/72 - 216/72 = 12 - 216/72 = -204/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/6
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