Subtract 14/5 from 72/6
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 2 4/5
72/6 - 14/5 is 46/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
72/6 = 72 × 5/6 × 5 = 360/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
14/5 = 14 × 6/5 × 6 = 84/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/30 - 84/30 = 360 - 84/30 = 276/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/5
- In mixed form: 91/5
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