Subtract 50/72 from 5/25
5/25 - 50/72 is -89/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
5/25 = 5 × 72/25 × 72 = 360/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
50/72 = 50 × 25/72 × 25 = 1250/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/1800 - 1250/1800 = 360 - 1250/1800 = -890/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/180
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