Subtract 4/72 from 14/35, Solve 14/35

Subtract 4/72 from 14/35

14/35 - 4/72 is 31/90.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
14/35 = 14 × 72/35 × 72 = 1008/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
4/72 = 4 × 35/72 × 35 = 140/2520
Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/2520 - 140/2520 = 1008 - 140/2520 = 868/2520
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/90

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