Subtract 1/72 from 7/3
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 1/72
73 - 172 is 16772.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
73 = 7 × 243 × 24 = 16872 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
172 = 1 × 172 × 1 = 172 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16872 - 172 = 168 - 172 = 16772 - In mixed form: 22372
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