Subtract 5/72 from 42/6
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 5/72
42/6 - 5/72 is 499/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
42/6 = 42 × 12/6 × 12 = 504/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/72 - 5/72 = 504 - 5/72 = 499/72 - In mixed form: 667/72
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