Subtract 7/72 from 56/32
1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 7/72
56/32 - 7/72 is 119/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
56/32 = 56 × 9/32 × 9 = 504/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
7/72 = 7 × 4/72 × 4 = 28/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/288 - 28/288 = 504 - 28/288 = 476/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/72
- In mixed form: 147/72
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