Subtract 49/72 from 7/4
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 49/72
7/4 - 49/72 is 77/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
7/4 = 7 × 18/4 × 18 = 126/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/72 - 49/72 = 126 - 49/72 = 77/72 - In mixed form: 15/72
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