Subtract 72/7 from 72/4
1st number: 18 0/4, 2nd number: 10 2/7
72/4 - 72/7 is 54/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 7 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
72/4 = 72 × 7/4 × 7 = 504/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
72/7 = 72 × 4/7 × 4 = 288/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/28 - 288/28 = 504 - 288/28 = 216/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/7
- In mixed form: 75/7
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