Subtract 21/72 from 49/8
1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 21/72
49/8 - 21/72 is 35/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
49/8 = 49 × 9/8 × 9 = 441/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
21/72 = 21 × 1/72 × 1 = 21/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/72 - 21/72 = 441 - 21/72 = 420/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/6
- In mixed form: 55/6
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