Subtract 1/72 from 14/42
14/42 - 1/72 is 23/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
14/42 = 14 × 12/42 × 12 = 168/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
1/72 = 1 × 7/72 × 7 = 7/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/504 - 7/504 = 168 - 7/504 = 161/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/72
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