Subtract 8/50 from 72/49
1st number: 1 23/49, 2nd number: 8/50
72/49 - 8/50 is 1604/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
72/49 = 72 × 50/49 × 50 = 3600/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
8/50 = 8 × 49/50 × 49 = 392/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3600/2450 - 392/2450 = 3600 - 392/2450 = 3208/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1604/1225
- In mixed form: 1379/1225
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