Subtract 84/4 from 2/72
1st number: 2/72, 2nd number: 21 0/4
2/72 - 84/4 is -755/36.
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,
84/4 = 84 × 18/4 × 18 = 1512/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/72 - 1512/72 = 2 - 1512/72 = -1510/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -755/36
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