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Subtract 5/72 from 1/14

1/14 - 5/72 is 1/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
    1/14 = 1 × 36/14 × 36 = 36/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    5/72 = 5 × 7/72 × 7 = 35/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    36/504 - 35/504 = 36 - 35/504 = 1/504

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