Subtract 9/72 from 3/49
3/49 - 9/72 is -25/392.
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,
3/49 = 3 × 72/49 × 72 = 216/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
9/72 = 9 × 49/72 × 49 = 441/3528 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/3528 - 441/3528 = 216 - 441/3528 = -225/3528 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/392
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