Subtract 49/72 from 5/3
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 49/72
53 - 4972 is 7172.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
53 = 5 × 243 × 24 = 12072 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
4972 = 49 × 172 × 1 = 4972 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12072 - 4972 = 120 - 4972 = 7172
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