Subtract 25/54 from 14/72
14/72 - 25/54 is -29/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
14/72 = 14 × 3/72 × 3 = 42/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
25/54 = 25 × 4/54 × 4 = 100/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/216 - 100/216 = 42 - 100/216 = -58/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/108
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