Subtract 12/90 from 72/2
1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 12/90
72/2 - 12/90 is 538/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
72/2 = 72 × 45/2 × 45 = 3240/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3240/90 - 12/90 = 3240 - 12/90 = 3228/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 538/15
- In mixed form: 3513/15
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