Subtract 4/35 from 7/72
7/72 - 4/35 is -43/2520.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
7/72 = 7 × 35/72 × 35 = 245/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
4/35 = 4 × 72/35 × 72 = 288/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/2520 - 288/2520 = 245 - 288/2520 = -43/2520
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