Subtract 1/72 from 21/6
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 1/72
216 - 172 is 25172.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
216 = 21 × 126 × 12 = 25272 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
172 = 1 × 172 × 1 = 172 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25272 - 172 = 252 - 172 = 25172 - In mixed form: 33572
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