Subtract 7/72 from 49/8
1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 7/72
49/8 - 7/72 is 217/36.
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,
7/72 = 7 × 1/72 × 1 = 7/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/72 - 7/72 = 441 - 7/72 = 434/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/36
- In mixed form: 61/36
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