Answers

Subtract 49/20 from 6/72

1^st number: 6/72, 2^nd number: 2 9/20

6/72 - 49/20 is -71/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
   49/20 = 49 × 18/20 × 18 = 882/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/360 - 882/360 = 30 - 882/360 = -852/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/30

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