Subtract 42/72 from 14/8
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 42/72
14/8 - 42/72 is 7/6.
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,
14/8 = 14 × 9/8 × 9 = 126/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
42/72 = 42 × 1/72 × 1 = 42/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/72 - 42/72 = 126 - 42/72 = 84/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
- In mixed form: 11/6
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