Subtract 72/49 from 8/6
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 1 23/49
8/6 - 72/49 is -20/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
8/6 = 8 × 49/6 × 49 = 392/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
72/49 = 72 × 6/49 × 6 = 432/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/294 - 432/294 = 392 - 432/294 = -40/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -20/147
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