Subtract 9/14 from 72/8
1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 9/14
72/8 - 9/14 is 117/14.
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,
9/14 = 9 × 4/14 × 4 = 36/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/56 - 36/56 = 504 - 36/56 = 468/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/14
- In mixed form: 85/14
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