Subtract 6/72 from 21/3
1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 6/72
21/3 - 6/72 is 83/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
21/3 = 21 × 24/3 × 24 = 504/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
6/72 = 6 × 1/72 × 1 = 6/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/72 - 6/72 = 504 - 6/72 = 498/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/12
- In mixed form: 611/12
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