Subtract 1/21 from 2/72
2/72 - 1/21 is -5/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 21 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
1/21 = 1 × 24/21 × 24 = 24/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/504 - 24/504 = 14 - 24/504 = -10/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/252
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