Subtract 8/49 from 2/72
2/72 - 8/49 is -239/1764.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
2/72 = 2 × 49/72 × 49 = 98/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
8/49 = 8 × 72/49 × 72 = 576/3528 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/3528 - 576/3528 = 98 - 576/3528 = -478/3528 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -239/1764
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