Subtract 3/72 from 8/2, Solve 4 0/2

Subtract 3/72 from 8/2

1^st number: 4 0/2, 2^nd number: 3/72

8/2 - 3/72 is 95/24.

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,
8/2 = 8 × 36/2 × 36 = 288/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72
Subtract the two like fractions:
288/72 - 3/72 = 288 - 3/72 = 285/72
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/24
In mixed form: 323/24

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