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Subtract 9/14 from 72/84

72/84 - 9/14 is 3/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 14 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   72/84 = 72 × 1/84 × 1 = 72/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   9/14 = 9 × 6/14 × 6 = 54/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/84 - 54/84 = 72 - 54/84 = 18/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/14

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