Subtract 12/72 from 30/49
30/49 - 12/72 is 131/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 72 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
30/49 = 30 × 72/49 × 72 = 2160/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
12/72 = 12 × 49/72 × 49 = 588/3528 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/3528 - 588/3528 = 2160 - 588/3528 = 1572/3528 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/294
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