Subtract 72/50 from 3/25
1st number: 3/25, 2nd number: 1 22/50
3/25 - 72/50 is -33/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
3/25 = 3 × 2/25 × 2 = 6/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
72/50 = 72 × 1/50 × 1 = 72/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/50 - 72/50 = 6 - 72/50 = -66/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/25
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