Subtract 2/3 from 72/14
1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 2/3
72/14 - 2/3 is 94/21.
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,
72/14 = 72 × 3/14 × 3 = 216/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
2/3 = 2 × 14/3 × 14 = 28/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/42 - 28/42 = 216 - 28/42 = 188/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 94/21
- In mixed form: 410/21
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