Subtract 2/84 from 14/72
14/72 - 2/84 is 43/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 84 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
14/72 = 14 × 7/72 × 7 = 98/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
2/84 = 2 × 6/84 × 6 = 12/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/504 - 12/504 = 98 - 12/504 = 86/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/252
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