Subtract 49/72 from 18/10
1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 49/72
18/10 - 49/72 is 403/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
18/10 = 18 × 36/10 × 36 = 648/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
49/72 = 49 × 5/72 × 5 = 245/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/360 - 245/360 = 648 - 245/360 = 403/360 - In mixed form: 143/360
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