Subtract 63/49 from 72/3
1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 1 14/49
72/3 - 63/49 is 159/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
63/49 = 63 × 3/49 × 3 = 189/147 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/147 - 189/147 = 3528 - 189/147 = 3339/147 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/7
- In mixed form: 225/7
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