Subtract 50/5 from 14/72, Solve 14/72

Subtract 50/5 from 14/72

1^st number: 14/72, 2^nd number: 10 0/5

14/72 - 50/5 is -353/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
50/5 = 50 × 72/5 × 72 = 3600/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
70/360 - 3600/360 = 70 - 3600/360 = -3530/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -353/36

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