Subtract 36/72 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 36/72
5/2 - 36/72 is 2/1.
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,
5/2 = 5 × 36/2 × 36 = 180/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
36/72 = 36 × 1/72 × 1 = 36/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/72 - 36/72 = 180 - 36/72 = 144/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1
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