Subtract 2/7 from 72/16
1st number: 4 8/16, 2nd number: 2/7
72/16 - 2/7 is 59/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 7 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
72/16 = 72 × 7/16 × 7 = 504/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
2/7 = 2 × 16/7 × 16 = 32/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/112 - 32/112 = 504 - 32/112 = 472/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/14
- In mixed form: 43/14
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