Answers

Subtract 72/6 from 3/72

1^st number: 3/72, 2^nd number: 12 0/6

3/72 - 72/6 is -287/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 6 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
   72/6 = 72 × 12/6 × 12 = 864/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3/72 - 864/72 = 3 - 864/72 = -861/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -287/24

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