Subtract 72/49 from 63/72
1st number: 63/72, 2nd number: 1 23/49
63/72 - 72/49 is -233/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
63/72 = 63 × 49/72 × 49 = 3087/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
72/49 = 72 × 72/49 × 72 = 5184/3528 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3087/3528 - 5184/3528 = 3087 - 5184/3528 = -2097/3528 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -233/392
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