Subtract 36/14 from 72/8
1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 2 8/14
72/8 - 36/14 is 45/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 14 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
72/8 = 72 × 7/8 × 7 = 504/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
36/14 = 36 × 4/14 × 4 = 144/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/56 - 144/56 = 504 - 144/56 = 360/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/7
- In mixed form: 63/7
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