Subtract 6/72 from 49/8
1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 6/72
49/8 - 6/72 is 145/24.
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,
6/72 = 6 × 1/72 × 1 = 6/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/72 - 6/72 = 441 - 6/72 = 435/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/24
- In mixed form: 61/24
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