Subtract 4/72 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 4/72
15/4 - 4/72 is 133/36.
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,
15/4 = 15 × 18/4 × 18 = 270/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
4/72 = 4 × 1/72 × 1 = 4/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/72 - 4/72 = 270 - 4/72 = 266/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/36
- In mixed form: 325/36
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