Subtract 8/72 from 49/6
1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 8/72
49/6 - 8/72 is 145/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
49/6 = 49 × 12/6 × 12 = 588/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
8/72 = 8 × 1/72 × 1 = 8/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/72 - 8/72 = 588 - 8/72 = 580/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/18
- In mixed form: 81/18
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