Subtract 72/28 from 3/6
1st number: 3/6, 2nd number: 2 16/28
3/6 - 72/28 is -29/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
3/6 = 3 × 14/6 × 14 = 42/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
72/28 = 72 × 3/28 × 3 = 216/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/84 - 216/84 = 42 - 216/84 = -174/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/14
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