Subtract 2/72 from 5/49
5/49 - 2/72 is 131/1764.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 72 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
5/49 = 5 × 72/49 × 72 = 360/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
2/72 = 2 × 49/72 × 49 = 98/3528 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/3528 - 98/3528 = 360 - 98/3528 = 262/3528 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/1764
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