Subtract 48/72 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 48/72
6/2 - 48/72 is 7/3.
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,
48/72 = 48 × 1/72 × 1 = 48/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/72 - 48/72 = 216 - 48/72 = 168/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
- In mixed form: 21/3
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