Subtract 18/49 from 40/72
40/72 - 18/49 is 83/441.
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,
40/72 = 40 × 49/72 × 49 = 1960/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
18/49 = 18 × 72/49 × 72 = 1296/3528 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/3528 - 1296/3528 = 1960 - 1296/3528 = 664/3528 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/441
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