Subtract 4/72 from 7/56
7/56 - 4/72 is 5/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
7/56 = 7 × 9/56 × 9 = 63/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
4/72 = 4 × 7/72 × 7 = 28/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/504 - 28/504 = 63 - 28/504 = 35/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/72
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