Answers

Subtract 42/7 from 72/12

1^st number: 6 0/12, 2^nd number: 6 0/7

72/12 - 42/7 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 7 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   72/12 = 72 × 7/12 × 7 = 504/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
   42/7 = 42 × 12/7 × 12 = 504/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/84 - 504/84 = 504 - 504/84 = 0/84
5. The answer is 0

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