Subtract 16/4 from 72/3
1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 4 0/4
72/3 - 16/4 is 20/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
72/3 = 72 × 4/3 × 4 = 288/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
16/4 = 16 × 3/4 × 3 = 48/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/12 - 48/12 = 288 - 48/12 = 240/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/1
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