Subtract 2/14 from 42/72
42/72 - 2/14 is 37/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 14 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
42/72 = 42 × 7/72 × 7 = 294/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
2/14 = 2 × 36/14 × 36 = 72/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/504 - 72/504 = 294 - 72/504 = 222/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/84
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