Subtract 72/4 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 18 0/4
5/2 - 72/4 is -31/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 4 is 4
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
5/2 = 5 × 2/2 × 2 = 10/4 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
72/4 = 72 × 1/4 × 1 = 72/4 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/4 - 72/4 = 10 - 72/4 = -62/4 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/2
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