Subtract 90/72 from 18/50
1st number: 18/50, 2nd number: 1 18/72
18/50 - 90/72 is -89/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
18/50 = 18 × 36/50 × 36 = 648/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
90/72 = 90 × 25/72 × 25 = 2250/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/1800 - 2250/1800 = 648 - 2250/1800 = -1602/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/100
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