Subtract 24/6 from 6/72
1st number: 6/72, 2nd number: 4 0/6
6/72 - 24/6 is -47/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 6 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
6/72 = 6 × 1/72 × 1 = 6/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
24/6 = 24 × 12/6 × 12 = 288/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/72 - 288/72 = 6 - 288/72 = -282/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/12
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