Subtract 21/4 from 72/2
1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 5 1/4
722 - 214 is 1234.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 4 is 4
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
722 = 72 × 22 × 2 = 1444 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
214 = 21 × 14 × 1 = 214 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1444 - 214 = 144 - 214 = 1234 - In mixed form: 3034
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