Subtract 7/72 from 49/35
1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 7/72
49/35 - 7/72 is 469/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
49/35 = 49 × 72/35 × 72 = 3528/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
7/72 = 7 × 35/72 × 35 = 245/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/2520 - 245/2520 = 3528 - 245/2520 = 3283/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 469/360
- In mixed form: 1109/360
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