Subtract 16/50 from 28/72
28/72 - 16/50 is 31/450.
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,
28/72 = 28 × 25/72 × 25 = 700/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
16/50 = 16 × 36/50 × 36 = 576/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/1800 - 576/1800 = 700 - 576/1800 = 124/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/450
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