Subtract 49/10 from 1/72
1st number: 1/72, 2nd number: 4 9/10
1/72 - 49/10 is -1759/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
1/72 = 1 × 5/72 × 5 = 5/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
49/10 = 49 × 36/10 × 36 = 1764/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/360 - 1764/360 = 5 - 1764/360 = -1759/360
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