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Subtract 14/72 from 7/18

7/18 - 14/72 is 7/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    7/18 = 7 × 4/18 × 4 = 28/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    28/72 - 14/72 = 28 - 14/72 = 14/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/36

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