Subtract 72/12 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 6 0/12
5/2 - 72/12 is -7/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
5/2 = 5 × 6/2 × 6 = 30/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
72/12 = 72 × 1/12 × 1 = 72/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/12 - 72/12 = 30 - 72/12 = -42/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/2
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