Subtract 4/72 from 2/49
2/49 - 4/72 is -13/882.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 72 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
2/49 = 2 × 72/49 × 72 = 144/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
4/72 = 4 × 49/72 × 49 = 196/3528 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/3528 - 196/3528 = 144 - 196/3528 = -52/3528 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/882
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