Subtract 50/25 from 14/72
1st number: 14/72, 2nd number: 2 0/25
14/72 - 50/25 is -65/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
14/72 = 14 × 25/72 × 25 = 350/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
50/25 = 50 × 72/25 × 72 = 3600/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/1800 - 3600/1800 = 350 - 3600/1800 = -3250/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/36
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