Subtract 14/50 from 18/72
18/72 - 14/50 is -3/100.
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,
18/72 = 18 × 25/72 × 25 = 450/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
14/50 = 14 × 36/50 × 36 = 504/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/1800 - 504/1800 = 450 - 504/1800 = -54/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/100
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