Subtract 12/72 from 56/6
1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 12/72
56/6 - 12/72 is 55/6.
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,
56/6 = 56 × 12/6 × 12 = 672/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
12/72 = 12 × 1/72 × 1 = 12/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/72 - 12/72 = 672 - 12/72 = 660/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/6
- In mixed form: 91/6
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