Subtract 18/32 from 72/4
1st number: 18 0/4, 2nd number: 18/32
72/4 - 18/32 is 279/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
72/4 = 72 × 8/4 × 8 = 576/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
18/32 = 18 × 1/32 × 1 = 18/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/32 - 18/32 = 576 - 18/32 = 558/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 279/16
- In mixed form: 177/16
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