Subtract 7/72 from 5/4
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 7/72
54 - 772 is 8372.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
54 = 5 × 184 × 18 = 9072 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
772 = 7 × 172 × 1 = 772 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9072 - 772 = 90 - 772 = 8372 - In mixed form: 11172
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