Subtract 14/72 from 1/84
1/84 - 14/72 is -23/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
1/84 = 1 × 6/84 × 6 = 6/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
14/72 = 14 × 7/72 × 7 = 98/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/504 - 98/504 = 6 - 98/504 = -92/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/126
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