Subtract 1/14 from 4/72
4/72 - 1/14 is -1/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 14 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
4/72 = 4 × 7/72 × 7 = 28/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
1/14 = 1 × 36/14 × 36 = 36/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/504 - 36/504 = 28 - 36/504 = -8/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/63
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