Subtract 49/60 from 1/72
1/72 - 49/60 is -289/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 60 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 60 × 6 = 360,
49/60 = 49 × 6/60 × 6 = 294/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/360 - 294/360 = 5 - 294/360 = -289/360
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