Subtract 1/72 from 36/3
1st number: 12 0/3, 2nd number: 1/72
36/3 - 1/72 is 863/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
36/3 = 36 × 24/3 × 24 = 864/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
1/72 = 1 × 1/72 × 1 = 1/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/72 - 1/72 = 864 - 1/72 = 863/72 - In mixed form: 1171/72
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