Subtract 2/72 from 1/50
1/50 - 2/72 is -7/900.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
1/50 = 1 × 36/50 × 36 = 36/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
2/72 = 2 × 25/72 × 25 = 50/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/1800 - 50/1800 = 36 - 50/1800 = -14/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/900
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