Subtract 4/72 from 7/6
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 4/72
76 - 472 is 109.
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,
76 = 7 × 126 × 12 = 8472 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
472 = 4 × 172 × 1 = 472 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8472 - 472 = 84 - 472 = 8072 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109
- In mixed form: 119
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