Subtract 14/72 from 90/18
1st number: 5 0/18, 2nd number: 14/72
90/18 - 14/72 is 173/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
90/18 = 90 × 4/18 × 4 = 360/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/72 - 14/72 = 360 - 14/72 = 346/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/36
- In mixed form: 429/36
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