Subtract 1/72 from 42/4
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 1/72
424 - 172 is 75572.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
424 = 42 × 184 × 18 = 75672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
172 = 1 × 172 × 1 = 172 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75672 - 172 = 756 - 172 = 75572 - In mixed form: 103572
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