Subtract 9/72 from 4/2
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 9/72
4/2 - 9/72 is 15/8.
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,
9/72 = 9 × 1/72 × 1 = 9/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/72 - 9/72 = 144 - 9/72 = 135/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
- In mixed form: 17/8
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