Subtract 14/72 from 3/2
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 14/72
3/2 - 14/72 is 47/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
3/2 = 3 × 36/2 × 36 = 108/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/72 - 14/72 = 108 - 14/72 = 94/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/36
- In mixed form: 111/36
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