Subtract 7/4 from 72/12
1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 1 3/4
72/12 - 7/4 is 17/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
72/12 = 72 × 1/12 × 1 = 72/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
7/4 = 7 × 3/4 × 3 = 21/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/12 - 21/12 = 72 - 21/12 = 51/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/4
- In mixed form: 41/4
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