Subtract 14/72 from 6/10, Solve 6/10

Subtract 14/72 from 6/10

6/10 - 14/72 is 73/180.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
6/10 = 6 × 36/10 × 36 = 216/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
216/360 - 70/360 = 216 - 70/360 = 146/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/180

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