Subtract 3/72 from 49/96
49/96 - 3/72 is 15/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
49/96 = 49 × 3/96 × 3 = 147/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
3/72 = 3 × 4/72 × 4 = 12/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/288 - 12/288 = 147 - 12/288 = 135/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/32
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