Subtract 1/72 from 6/36
6/36 - 1/72 is 11/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
6/36 = 6 × 2/36 × 2 = 12/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
1/72 = 1 × 1/72 × 1 = 1/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/72 - 1/72 = 12 - 1/72 = 11/72
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