Subtract 21/72 from 18/2
1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 21/72
18/2 - 21/72 is 209/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
18/2 = 18 × 36/2 × 36 = 648/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
21/72 = 21 × 1/72 × 1 = 21/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/72 - 21/72 = 648 - 21/72 = 627/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/24
- In mixed form: 817/24
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