Subtract 18/7 from 72/2
1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 2 4/7
72/2 - 18/7 is 234/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 7 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
72/2 = 72 × 7/2 × 7 = 504/14 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
18/7 = 18 × 2/7 × 2 = 36/14 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/14 - 36/14 = 504 - 36/14 = 468/14 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 234/7
- In mixed form: 333/7
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