Subtract 2/72 from 14/32
14/32 - 2/72 is 59/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
14/32 = 14 × 9/32 × 9 = 126/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
2/72 = 2 × 4/72 × 4 = 8/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/288 - 8/288 = 126 - 8/288 = 118/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/144
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