Subtract 14/72 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 14/72
14/4 - 14/72 is 119/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
14/4 = 14 × 18/4 × 18 = 252/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/72 - 14/72 = 252 - 14/72 = 238/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/36
- In mixed form: 311/36
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