Subtract 72/40 from 3/50
1st number: 3/50, 2nd number: 1 32/40
3/50 - 72/40 is -87/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
3/50 = 3 × 4/50 × 4 = 12/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
72/40 = 72 × 5/40 × 5 = 360/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/200 - 360/200 = 12 - 360/200 = -348/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -87/50
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