Subtract 14/42 from 7/72
7/72 - 14/42 is -17/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 42 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
7/72 = 7 × 7/72 × 7 = 49/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
14/42 = 14 × 12/42 × 12 = 168/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/504 - 168/504 = 49 - 168/504 = -119/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/72
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