Subtract 49/10 from 54/72
1st number: 54/72, 2nd number: 4 9/10
54/72 - 49/10 is -83/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
54/72 = 54 × 5/72 × 5 = 270/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
49/10 = 49 × 36/10 × 36 = 1764/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/360 - 1764/360 = 270 - 1764/360 = -1494/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/20
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