Subtract 14/72 from 18/8
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 14/72
18/8 - 14/72 is 37/18.
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,
18/8 = 18 × 9/8 × 9 = 162/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/72 - 14/72 = 162 - 14/72 = 148/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/18
- In mixed form: 21/18
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