Subtract 3/72 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 3/72
144 - 372 is 8324.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
144 = 14 × 184 × 18 = 25272 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
372 = 3 × 172 × 1 = 372 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25272 - 372 = 252 - 372 = 24972 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8324
- In mixed form: 31124
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