Subtract 30/7 from 14/72, Solve 14/72

Subtract 30/7 from 14/72

1^st number: 14/72, 2^nd number: 4 2/7

14/72 - 30/7 is -1031/252.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 7 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 7 × 72 = 504,
30/7 = 30 × 72/7 × 72 = 2160/504
Subtract the two like fractions:
98/504 - 2160/504 = 98 - 2160/504 = -2062/504
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1031/252

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