Subtract 72/4 from 1/50
1st number: 1/50, 2nd number: 18 0/4
1/50 - 72/4 is -899/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 4 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
1/50 = 1 × 2/50 × 2 = 2/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
72/4 = 72 × 25/4 × 25 = 1800/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/100 - 1800/100 = 2 - 1800/100 = -1798/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -899/50
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