Subtract 72/28 from 6/14
1st number: 6/14, 2nd number: 2 16/28
6/14 - 72/28 is -15/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
6/14 = 6 × 2/14 × 2 = 12/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
72/28 = 72 × 1/28 × 1 = 72/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/28 - 72/28 = 12 - 72/28 = -60/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/7
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