Subtract 72/50 from 16/15
1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 1 22/50
16/15 - 72/50 is -28/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
16/15 = 16 × 10/15 × 10 = 160/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
72/50 = 72 × 3/50 × 3 = 216/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/150 - 216/150 = 160 - 216/150 = -56/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/75
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