Subtract 72/9 from 3/50
1st number: 3/50, 2nd number: 8 0/9
3/50 - 72/9 is -397/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
3/50 = 3 × 9/50 × 9 = 27/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
72/9 = 72 × 50/9 × 50 = 3600/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/450 - 3600/450 = 27 - 3600/450 = -3573/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -397/50
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