Subtract 72/18 from 5/6
1st number: 5/6, 2nd number: 4 0/18
5/6 - 72/18 is -19/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
5/6 = 5 × 3/6 × 3 = 15/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
72/18 = 72 × 1/18 × 1 = 72/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/18 - 72/18 = 15 - 72/18 = -57/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/6
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