Subtract 14/72 from 28/3
1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 14/72
28/3 - 14/72 is 329/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
28/3 = 28 × 24/3 × 24 = 672/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/72 - 14/72 = 672 - 14/72 = 658/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 329/36
- In mixed form: 95/36
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