Subtract 14/72 from 14/10
1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 14/72
14/10 - 14/72 is 217/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
14/10 = 14 × 36/10 × 36 = 504/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/360 - 70/360 = 504 - 70/360 = 434/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/180
- In mixed form: 137/180
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