Subtract 50/45 from 2/72
1st number: 2/72, 2nd number: 1 5/45
2/72 - 50/45 is -13/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
50/45 = 50 × 8/45 × 8 = 400/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/360 - 400/360 = 10 - 400/360 = -390/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/12
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