Subtract 9/14 from 72/16
1st number: 4 8/16, 2nd number: 9/14
72/16 - 9/14 is 27/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 14 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
72/16 = 72 × 7/16 × 7 = 504/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
9/14 = 9 × 8/14 × 8 = 72/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/112 - 72/112 = 504 - 72/112 = 432/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/7
- In mixed form: 36/7
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