Subtract 6/45 from 72/49, Solve 1 23/49

Subtract 6/45 from 72/49

1^st number: 1 23/49, 2^nd number: 6/45

72/49 - 6/45 is 982/735.

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,
6/45 = 6 × 49/45 × 49 = 294/2205
Subtract the two like fractions:
3240/2205 - 294/2205 = 3240 - 294/2205 = 2946/2205
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 982/735
In mixed form: 1247/735

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