Subtract 27/49 from 72/3, Solve 24 0/3

Subtract 27/49 from 72/3

1^st number: 24 0/3, 2^nd number: 27/49

72/3 - 27/49 is 1149/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
72/3 = 72 × 49/3 × 49 = 3528/147
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
27/49 = 27 × 3/49 × 3 = 81/147
Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/147 - 81/147 = 3528 - 81/147 = 3447/147
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1149/49
In mixed form: 2322/49

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