Subtract 4/72 from 15/12
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 4/72
15/12 - 4/72 is 43/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
15/12 = 15 × 6/12 × 6 = 90/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
4/72 = 4 × 1/72 × 1 = 4/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/72 - 4/72 = 90 - 4/72 = 86/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/36
- In mixed form: 17/36
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