Subtract 6/49 from 24/72
24/72 - 6/49 is 31/147.
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,
24/72 = 24 × 49/72 × 49 = 1176/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
6/49 = 6 × 72/49 × 72 = 432/3528 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/3528 - 432/3528 = 1176 - 432/3528 = 744/3528 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/147
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