Subtract 3/14 from 72/15
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 3/14
72/15 - 3/14 is 321/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
72/15 = 72 × 14/15 × 14 = 1008/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
3/14 = 3 × 15/14 × 15 = 45/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/210 - 45/210 = 1008 - 45/210 = 963/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 321/70
- In mixed form: 441/70
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