Subtract 12/42 from 7/72
7/72 - 12/42 is -95/504.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 42 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
7/72 = 7 × 7/72 × 7 = 49/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
12/42 = 12 × 12/42 × 12 = 144/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/504 - 144/504 = 49 - 144/504 = -95/504
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