Subtract 1/5 from 14/72
14/72 - 1/5 is -1/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
1/5 = 1 × 72/5 × 72 = 72/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/360 - 72/360 = 70 - 72/360 = -2/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/180
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