Subtract 15/72 from 49/12
1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 15/72
49/12 - 15/72 is 31/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
49/12 = 49 × 6/12 × 6 = 294/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
15/72 = 15 × 1/72 × 1 = 15/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/72 - 15/72 = 294 - 15/72 = 279/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/8
- In mixed form: 37/8
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