Subtract 14/10 from 72/9
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 1 4/10
72/9 - 14/10 is 33/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
72/9 = 72 × 10/9 × 10 = 720/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
14/10 = 14 × 9/10 × 9 = 126/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/90 - 126/90 = 720 - 126/90 = 594/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/5
- In mixed form: 63/5
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