Subtract 63/28 from 14/72
1st number: 14/72, 2nd number: 2 7/28
14/72 - 63/28 is -37/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 28 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 28 × 18 = 504,
63/28 = 63 × 18/28 × 18 = 1134/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/504 - 1134/504 = 98 - 1134/504 = -1036/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/18
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