Subtract 1/49 from 10/72
10/72 - 1/49 is 209/1764.
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,
10/72 = 10 × 49/72 × 49 = 490/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
1/49 = 1 × 72/49 × 72 = 72/3528 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/3528 - 72/3528 = 490 - 72/3528 = 418/3528 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/1764
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