Subtract 10/72 from 3/4
34 - 1072 is 1118.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
34 = 3 × 184 × 18 = 5472 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
1072 = 10 × 172 × 1 = 1072 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5472 - 1072 = 54 - 1072 = 4472 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1118
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