Subtract 5/72 from 48/2
1st number: 24 0/2, 2nd number: 5/72
482 - 572 is 172372.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
482 = 48 × 362 × 36 = 172872 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
572 = 5 × 172 × 1 = 572 - Subtract the two like fractions:
172872 - 572 = 1728 - 572 = 172372 - In mixed form: 236772
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