Subtract 14/32 from 40/72
40/72 - 14/32 is 17/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
40/72 = 40 × 4/72 × 4 = 160/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
14/32 = 14 × 9/32 × 9 = 126/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/288 - 126/288 = 160 - 126/288 = 34/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/144
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