Subtract 2/49 from 8/72
8/72 - 2/49 is 31/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
8/72 = 8 × 49/72 × 49 = 392/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
2/49 = 2 × 72/49 × 72 = 144/3528 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/3528 - 144/3528 = 392 - 144/3528 = 248/3528 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/441
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