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Subtract 49/72 from 5/12

5/12 - 49/72 is -19/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
    5/12 = 5 × 6/12 × 6 = 30/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    30/72 - 49/72 = 30 - 49/72 = -19/72

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