Subtract 9/49 from 72/48
1st number: 1 24/48, 2nd number: 9/49
72/48 - 9/49 is 129/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
72/48 = 72 × 49/48 × 49 = 3528/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
9/49 = 9 × 48/49 × 48 = 432/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/2352 - 432/2352 = 3528 - 432/2352 = 3096/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 129/98
- In mixed form: 131/98
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