Subtract 14/72 from 8/6
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 14/72
8/6 - 14/72 is 41/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
8/6 = 8 × 12/6 × 12 = 96/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/72 - 14/72 = 96 - 14/72 = 82/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/36
- In mixed form: 15/36
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