Subtract 2/72 from 49/45
1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 2/72
49/45 - 2/72 is 191/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
49/45 = 49 × 8/45 × 8 = 392/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/360 - 10/360 = 392 - 10/360 = 382/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/180
- In mixed form: 111/180
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