Subtract 3/14 from 72/5
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 3/14
72/5 - 3/14 is 993/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
72/5 = 72 × 14/5 × 14 = 1008/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
3/14 = 3 × 5/14 × 5 = 15/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/70 - 15/70 = 1008 - 15/70 = 993/70 - In mixed form: 1413/70
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