Subtract 14/72 from 60/7
1st number: 8 4/7, 2nd number: 14/72
60/7 - 14/72 is 2111/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
60/7 = 60 × 72/7 × 72 = 4320/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
14/72 = 14 × 7/72 × 7 = 98/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4320/504 - 98/504 = 4320 - 98/504 = 4222/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2111/252
- In mixed form: 895/252
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