Subtract 8/72 from 6/28
6/28 - 8/72 is 13/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
6/28 = 6 × 18/28 × 18 = 108/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
8/72 = 8 × 7/72 × 7 = 56/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/504 - 56/504 = 108 - 56/504 = 52/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/126
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