Subtract 18/70 from 72/14
1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 18/70
72/14 - 18/70 is 171/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
72/14 = 72 × 5/14 × 5 = 360/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
18/70 = 18 × 1/70 × 1 = 18/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/70 - 18/70 = 360 - 18/70 = 342/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/35
- In mixed form: 431/35
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