Subtract 72/4 from 5/3
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 18 0/4
5/3 - 72/4 is -49/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
5/3 = 5 × 4/3 × 4 = 20/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
72/4 = 72 × 3/4 × 3 = 216/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/12 - 216/12 = 20 - 216/12 = -196/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/3
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