Subtract 54/72 from 4/2
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 54/72
4/2 - 54/72 is 5/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
4/2 = 4 × 36/2 × 36 = 144/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
54/72 = 54 × 1/72 × 1 = 54/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/72 - 54/72 = 144 - 54/72 = 90/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
- In mixed form: 11/4
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