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Subtract 4/10 from 49/72

49/72 - 4/10 is 101/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 10 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    49/72 = 49 × 5/72 × 5 = 245/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
    4/10 = 4 × 36/10 × 36 = 144/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    245/360 - 144/360 = 245 - 144/360 = 101/360

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