Subtract 96/72 from 75/2
1st number: 37 1/2, 2nd number: 1 24/72
75/2 - 96/72 is 217/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
75/2 = 75 × 36/2 × 36 = 2700/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
96/72 = 96 × 1/72 × 1 = 96/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/72 - 96/72 = 2700 - 96/72 = 2604/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/6
- In mixed form: 361/6
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