Subtract 75/72 from 63/12
1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 1 3/72
63/12 - 75/72 is 101/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
63/12 = 63 × 6/12 × 6 = 378/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
75/72 = 75 × 1/72 × 1 = 75/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/72 - 75/72 = 378 - 75/72 = 303/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/24
- In mixed form: 45/24
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