Subtract 45/72 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 45/72
6/2 - 45/72 is 19/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
6/2 = 6 × 36/2 × 36 = 216/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
45/72 = 45 × 1/72 × 1 = 45/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/72 - 45/72 = 216 - 45/72 = 171/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/8
- In mixed form: 23/8
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