Subtract 14/72 from 1/8
1/8 - 14/72 is -5/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
1/8 = 1 × 9/8 × 9 = 9/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/72 - 14/72 = 9 - 14/72 = -5/72
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