Subtract 5/72 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 5/72
144 - 572 is 24772.
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,
572 = 5 × 172 × 1 = 572 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25272 - 572 = 252 - 572 = 24772 - In mixed form: 33172
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