Subtract 1/42 from 49/72
49/72 - 1/42 is 331/504.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 42 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
49/72 = 49 × 7/72 × 7 = 343/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
1/42 = 1 × 12/42 × 12 = 12/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/504 - 12/504 = 343 - 12/504 = 331/504
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