Subtract 10/49 from 72/28
1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 10/49
72/28 - 10/49 is 116/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
72/28 = 72 × 7/28 × 7 = 504/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
10/49 = 10 × 4/49 × 4 = 40/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/196 - 40/196 = 504 - 40/196 = 464/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 116/49
- In mixed form: 218/49
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