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Subtract 6/72 from 6/14

6/14 - 6/72 is 29/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
   6/14 = 6 × 36/14 × 36 = 216/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   6/72 = 6 × 7/72 × 7 = 42/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/504 - 42/504 = 216 - 42/504 = 174/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/84

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