Subtract 2/72 from 49/9
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 2/72
49/9 - 2/72 is 65/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
49/9 = 49 × 8/9 × 8 = 392/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/72 - 2/72 = 392 - 2/72 = 390/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/12
- In mixed form: 55/12
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