Subtract 6/72 from 84/48
1st number: 1 36/48, 2nd number: 6/72
84/48 - 6/72 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
84/48 = 84 × 3/48 × 3 = 252/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
6/72 = 6 × 2/72 × 2 = 12/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/144 - 12/144 = 252 - 12/144 = 240/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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