Subtract 49/72 from 14/3
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 49/72
14/3 - 49/72 is 287/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
14/3 = 14 × 24/3 × 24 = 336/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/72 - 49/72 = 336 - 49/72 = 287/72 - In mixed form: 371/72
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