Subtract 75/4 from 72/2
1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 18 3/4
72/2 - 75/4 is 69/4.
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,
72/2 = 72 × 2/2 × 2 = 144/4 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
75/4 = 75 × 1/4 × 1 = 75/4 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/4 - 75/4 = 144 - 75/4 = 69/4 - In mixed form: 171/4
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