Subtract 72/6 from 5/14
1st number: 5/14, 2nd number: 12 0/6
5/14 - 72/6 is -163/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 6 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
5/14 = 5 × 3/14 × 3 = 15/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
72/6 = 72 × 7/6 × 7 = 504/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/42 - 504/42 = 15 - 504/42 = -489/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -163/14
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