Subtract 56/50 from 14/72
1st number: 14/72, 2nd number: 1 6/50
14/72 - 56/50 is -833/900.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 50 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 50 × 36 = 1800,
56/50 = 56 × 36/50 × 36 = 2016/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/1800 - 2016/1800 = 350 - 2016/1800 = -1666/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -833/900
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