Subtract 72/6 from 21/2
1st number: 10 1/2, 2nd number: 12 0/6
21/2 - 72/6 is -3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
21/2 = 21 × 3/2 × 3 = 63/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
72/6 = 72 × 1/6 × 1 = 72/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/6 - 72/6 = 63 - 72/6 = -9/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2
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