Subtract 72/49 from 10/3
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 1 23/49
103 - 7249 is 274147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
103 = 10 × 493 × 49 = 490147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
7249 = 72 × 349 × 3 = 216147 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490147 - 216147 = 490 - 216147 = 274147 - In mixed form: 1127147
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