Subtract 14/72 from 75/12
1st number: 6 3/12, 2nd number: 14/72
75/12 - 14/72 is 109/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
75/12 = 75 × 6/12 × 6 = 450/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/72 - 14/72 = 450 - 14/72 = 436/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/18
- In mixed form: 61/18
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