Subtract 8/14 from 72/45
1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 8/14
72/45 - 8/14 is 36/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 14 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
72/45 = 72 × 14/45 × 14 = 1008/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
8/14 = 8 × 45/14 × 45 = 360/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/630 - 360/630 = 1008 - 360/630 = 648/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/35
- In mixed form: 11/35
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