Subtract 3/45 from 72/49
1st number: 1 23/49, 2nd number: 3/45
72/49 - 3/45 is 1031/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
72/49 = 72 × 45/49 × 45 = 3240/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
3/45 = 3 × 49/45 × 49 = 147/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3240/2205 - 147/2205 = 3240 - 147/2205 = 3093/2205 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1031/735
- In mixed form: 1296/735
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