Subtract 9/72 from 49/10
1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 9/72
49/10 - 9/72 is 191/40.
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,
49/10 = 49 × 36/10 × 36 = 1764/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/360 - 45/360 = 1764 - 45/360 = 1719/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/40
- In mixed form: 431/40
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