Subtract 72/18 from 1/49
1st number: 1/49, 2nd number: 4 0/18
1/49 - 72/18 is -195/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 18 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
1/49 = 1 × 18/49 × 18 = 18/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
72/18 = 72 × 49/18 × 49 = 3528/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/882 - 3528/882 = 18 - 3528/882 = -3510/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -195/49
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