Subtract 49/72 from 1/3
13 - 4972 is -2572.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
13 = 1 × 243 × 24 = 2472 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
4972 = 49 × 172 × 1 = 4972 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2472 - 4972 = 24 - 4972 = -2572
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/3-49/72 1/3-98/72 1/6-49/72 1/9-49/72 5/3-49/72 1/15-49/72 7/3-49/72 1/21-49/72