Subtract 72/14 from 56/21
1st number: 2 14/21, 2nd number: 5 2/14
56/21 - 72/14 is -52/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
56/21 = 56 × 2/21 × 2 = 112/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
72/14 = 72 × 3/14 × 3 = 216/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/42 - 216/42 = 112 - 216/42 = -104/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -52/21
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