Subtract 49/9 from 6/72
1st number: 6/72, 2nd number: 5 4/9
6/72 - 49/9 is -193/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
6/72 = 6 × 1/72 × 1 = 6/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
49/9 = 49 × 8/9 × 8 = 392/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/72 - 392/72 = 6 - 392/72 = -386/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -193/36
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