Subtract 3/12 from 72/14
1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 3/12
72/14 - 3/12 is 137/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
72/14 = 72 × 6/14 × 6 = 432/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
3/12 = 3 × 7/12 × 7 = 21/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/84 - 21/84 = 432 - 21/84 = 411/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/28
- In mixed form: 425/28
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