Subtract 2/40 from 14/72
14/72 - 2/40 is 13/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/360 - 18/360 = 70 - 18/360 = 52/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/90
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