Subtract 6/72 from 25/6
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 6/72
25/6 - 6/72 is 49/12.
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,
25/6 = 25 × 12/6 × 12 = 300/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
6/72 = 6 × 1/72 × 1 = 6/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/72 - 6/72 = 300 - 6/72 = 294/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/12
- In mixed form: 41/12
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