Subtract 6/72 from 5/6
56 - 672 is 34.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
56 = 5 × 126 × 12 = 6072 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
672 = 6 × 172 × 1 = 672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6072 - 672 = 60 - 672 = 5472 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34
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