Subtract 2/72 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 2/72
14/6 - 2/72 is 83/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
14/6 = 14 × 12/6 × 12 = 168/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/72 - 2/72 = 168 - 2/72 = 166/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/36
- In mixed form: 211/36
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