Subtract 3/4 from 14/72
14/72 - 3/4 is -5/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 4 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 4 × 18 = 72,
3/4 = 3 × 18/4 × 18 = 54/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/72 - 54/72 = 14 - 54/72 = -40/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/9
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