Subtract 12/18 from 49/72
49/72 - 12/18 is 1/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
12/18 = 12 × 4/18 × 4 = 48/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/72 - 48/72 = 49 - 48/72 = 1/72
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