Subtract 6/49 from 72/36
1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 6/49
72/36 - 6/49 is 92/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
72/36 = 72 × 49/36 × 49 = 3528/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
6/49 = 6 × 36/49 × 36 = 216/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/1764 - 216/1764 = 3528 - 216/1764 = 3312/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 92/49
- In mixed form: 143/49
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