Subtract 72/12 from 14/9
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 6 0/12
14/9 - 72/12 is -40/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
14/9 = 14 × 4/9 × 4 = 56/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
72/12 = 72 × 3/12 × 3 = 216/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/36 - 216/36 = 56 - 216/36 = -160/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -40/9
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