Subtract 7/72 from 45/3
1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 7/72
453 - 772 is 107372.
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,
453 = 45 × 243 × 24 = 108072 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
772 = 7 × 172 × 1 = 772 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108072 - 772 = 1080 - 772 = 107372 - In mixed form: 146572
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