Subtract 18/7 from 72/3
1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 2 4/7
72/3 - 18/7 is 150/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 7 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
72/3 = 72 × 7/3 × 7 = 504/21 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
18/7 = 18 × 3/7 × 3 = 54/21 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/21 - 54/21 = 504 - 54/21 = 450/21 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 150/7
- In mixed form: 213/7
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