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Subtract 49/72 from 5/9

5/9 - 49/72 is -1/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    5/9 = 5 × 8/9 × 8 = 40/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/72 - 49/72 = 40 - 49/72 = -9/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/8

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