Subtract 7/16 from 72/2
1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 7/16
722 - 716 is 56916.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 16 is 16
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 8 = 16,
722 = 72 × 82 × 8 = 57616 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
716 = 7 × 116 × 1 = 716 - Subtract the two like fractions:
57616 - 716 = 576 - 716 = 56916 - In mixed form: 35916
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