Answers

Subtract 75/72 from 14/20

1^st number: 14/20, 2^nd number: 1 3/72

14/20 - 75/72 is -41/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
   14/20 = 14 × 18/20 × 18 = 252/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   75/72 = 75 × 5/72 × 5 = 375/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/360 - 375/360 = 252 - 375/360 = -123/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/120

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