Subtract 72/14 from 7/21
1st number: 7/21, 2nd number: 5 2/14
7/21 - 72/14 is -101/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
7/21 = 7 × 2/21 × 2 = 14/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
72/14 = 72 × 3/14 × 3 = 216/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/42 - 216/42 = 14 - 216/42 = -202/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/21
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