Subtract 14/72 from 6/18
6/18 - 14/72 is 5/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
6/18 = 6 × 4/18 × 4 = 24/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/72 - 14/72 = 24 - 14/72 = 10/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/36
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