Subtract 1/72 from 30/12
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 1/72
3012 - 172 is 17972.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
3012 = 30 × 612 × 6 = 18072 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
172 = 1 × 172 × 1 = 172 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18072 - 172 = 180 - 172 = 17972 - In mixed form: 23572
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