Subtract 6/50 from 3/72
372 - 650 is -47600.
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,
372 = 3 × 2572 × 25 = 751800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
650 = 6 × 3650 × 36 = 2161800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
751800 - 2161800 = 75 - 2161800 = -1411800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47600
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