Subtract 45/7 from 72/28
1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 6 3/7
72/28 - 45/7 is -27/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 7 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
72/28 = 72 × 1/28 × 1 = 72/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
45/7 = 45 × 4/7 × 4 = 180/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/28 - 180/28 = 72 - 180/28 = -108/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/7
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