Subtract 72/50 from 1/25
1st number: 1/25, 2nd number: 1 22/50
1/25 - 72/50 is -7/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
1/25 = 1 × 2/25 × 2 = 2/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
72/50 = 72 × 1/50 × 1 = 72/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/50 - 72/50 = 2 - 72/50 = -70/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/5
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