Subtract 84/72 from 28/6
1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 1 12/72
28/6 - 84/72 is 7/2.
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,
28/6 = 28 × 12/6 × 12 = 336/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
84/72 = 84 × 1/72 × 1 = 84/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/72 - 84/72 = 336 - 84/72 = 252/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
- In mixed form: 31/2
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