Subtract 72/6 from 21/4
1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 12 0/6
21/4 - 72/6 is -27/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
21/4 = 21 × 3/4 × 3 = 63/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
72/6 = 72 × 2/6 × 2 = 144/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/12 - 144/12 = 63 - 144/12 = -81/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/4
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