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Subtract 6/72 from 6/2

1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 6/72

6/2 - 6/72 is 35/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
    6/2 = 6 × 36/2 × 36 = 216/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    6/72 = 6 × 1/72 × 1 = 6/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    216/72 - 6/72 = 216 - 6/72 = 210/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/12
  6. In mixed form: 211/12

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