Subtract 15/9 from 14/72
1st number: 14/72, 2nd number: 1 6/9
14/72 - 15/9 is -53/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
15/9 = 15 × 8/9 × 8 = 120/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/72 - 120/72 = 14 - 120/72 = -106/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/36
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