Subtract 6/4 from 2/72
1st number: 2/72, 2nd number: 1 2/4
2/72 - 6/4 is -53/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 4 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
6/4 = 6 × 18/4 × 18 = 108/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/72 - 108/72 = 2 - 108/72 = -106/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/36
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