Subtract 72/3 from 6/14
1st number: 6/14, 2nd number: 24 0/3
6/14 - 72/3 is -165/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 3 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
6/14 = 6 × 3/14 × 3 = 18/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
72/3 = 72 × 14/3 × 14 = 1008/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/42 - 1008/42 = 18 - 1008/42 = -990/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -165/7
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