Subtract 50/72 from 10/8
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 50/72
10/8 - 50/72 is 5/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
10/8 = 10 × 9/8 × 9 = 90/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/72 - 50/72 = 90 - 50/72 = 40/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/9
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