Subtract 72/6 from 49/3
1st number: 16 1/3, 2nd number: 12 0/6
49/3 - 72/6 is 13/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
49/3 = 49 × 2/3 × 2 = 98/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
72/6 = 72 × 1/6 × 1 = 72/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/6 - 72/6 = 98 - 72/6 = 26/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/3
- In mixed form: 41/3
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