Subtract 4/72 from 14/28
14/28 - 4/72 is 4/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
14/28 = 14 × 18/28 × 18 = 252/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
4/72 = 4 × 7/72 × 7 = 28/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/504 - 28/504 = 252 - 28/504 = 224/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/9
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