Subtract 84/72 from 8/14
1st number: 8/14, 2nd number: 1 12/72
8/14 - 84/72 is -25/42.
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,
84/72 = 84 × 7/72 × 7 = 588/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/504 - 588/504 = 288 - 588/504 = -300/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/42
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