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Subtract 4/72 from 4/6

4/6 - 4/72 is 11/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
    4/6 = 4 × 12/6 × 12 = 48/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    4/72 = 4 × 1/72 × 1 = 4/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/72 - 4/72 = 48 - 4/72 = 44/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/18

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