Subtract 72/50 from 35/9
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 1 22/50
35/9 - 72/50 is 551/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
35/9 = 35 × 50/9 × 50 = 1750/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
72/50 = 72 × 9/50 × 9 = 648/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/450 - 648/450 = 1750 - 648/450 = 1102/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 551/225
- In mixed form: 2101/225
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