Subtract 1/72 from 16/4
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 1/72
16/4 - 1/72 is 287/72.
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,
16/4 = 16 × 18/4 × 18 = 288/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
1/72 = 1 × 1/72 × 1 = 1/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/72 - 1/72 = 288 - 1/72 = 287/72 - In mixed form: 371/72
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