Subtract 72/4 from 4/6
1st number: 4/6, 2nd number: 18 0/4
4/6 - 72/4 is -52/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
4/6 = 4 × 2/6 × 2 = 8/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
72/4 = 72 × 3/4 × 3 = 216/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/12 - 216/12 = 8 - 216/12 = -208/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -52/3
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