Subtract 2/72 from 8/14
8/14 - 2/72 is 137/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
8/14 = 8 × 36/14 × 36 = 288/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/504 - 14/504 = 288 - 14/504 = 274/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/252
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