Subtract 2/6 from 72/4
1st number: 18 0/4, 2nd number: 2/6
72/4 - 2/6 is 53/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
72/4 = 72 × 3/4 × 3 = 216/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
2/6 = 2 × 2/6 × 2 = 4/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/12 - 4/12 = 216 - 4/12 = 212/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/3
- In mixed form: 172/3
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