Subtract 3/72 from 54/14
1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 3/72
54/14 - 3/72 is 641/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
54/14 = 54 × 36/14 × 36 = 1944/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
3/72 = 3 × 7/72 × 7 = 21/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1944/504 - 21/504 = 1944 - 21/504 = 1923/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 641/168
- In mixed form: 3137/168
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