Subtract 42/72 from 7/12
712 - 4272 is 01.
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,
712 = 7 × 612 × 6 = 4272 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
4272 = 42 × 172 × 1 = 4272 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4272 - 4272 = 42 - 4272 = 072 - The answer is 0
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