Subtract 8/14 from 72/6
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 8/14
72/6 - 8/14 is 80/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
72/6 = 72 × 7/6 × 7 = 504/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
8/14 = 8 × 3/14 × 3 = 24/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/42 - 24/42 = 504 - 24/42 = 480/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/7
- In mixed form: 113/7
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