Subtract 42/72 from 4/3
1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 42/72
43 - 4272 is 34.
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,
43 = 4 × 243 × 24 = 9672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
4272 = 42 × 172 × 1 = 4272 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9672 - 4272 = 96 - 4272 = 5472 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34
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