Subtract 3/72 from 64/6
1st number: 10 4/6, 2nd number: 3/72
64/6 - 3/72 is 85/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
64/6 = 64 × 12/6 × 12 = 768/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/72 - 3/72 = 768 - 3/72 = 765/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/8
- In mixed form: 105/8
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