Subtract 5/49 from 1/72
1/72 - 5/49 is -311/3528.
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,
1/72 = 1 × 49/72 × 49 = 49/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
5/49 = 5 × 72/49 × 72 = 360/3528 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/3528 - 360/3528 = 49 - 360/3528 = -311/3528
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