Subtract 10/7 from 2/72, Solve 2/72

Subtract 10/7 from 2/72

1^st number: 2/72, 2^nd number: 1 3/7

2/72 - 10/7 is -353/252.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 7 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
10/7 = 10 × 72/7 × 72 = 720/504
Subtract the two like fractions:
14/504 - 720/504 = 14 - 720/504 = -706/504
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -353/252

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