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Subtract 14/72 from 5/6

5/6 - 14/72 is 23/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
    5/6 = 5 × 12/6 × 12 = 60/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/72 - 14/72 = 60 - 14/72 = 46/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/36

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