Subtract 45/81 from 72/14
1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 45/81
72/14 - 45/81 is 289/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 81 is 1134
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
72/14 = 72 × 81/14 × 81 = 5832/1134 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
45/81 = 45 × 14/81 × 14 = 630/1134 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5832/1134 - 630/1134 = 5832 - 630/1134 = 5202/1134 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 289/63
- In mixed form: 437/63
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