Subtract 4/7 from 7/2
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 4/7
72 - 47 is 4114.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 7 is 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
72 = 7 × 72 × 7 = 4914 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
47 = 4 × 27 × 2 = 814 - Subtract the two fractions:
4914 - 814 = 49 - 814 = 4114 - In mixed form: 21314
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