Subtract 1/72 from 14/8
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 1/72
148 - 172 is 12572.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
148 = 14 × 98 × 9 = 12672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
172 = 1 × 172 × 1 = 172 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12672 - 172 = 126 - 172 = 12572 - In mixed form: 15372
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