Subtract 50/72 from 36/60
36/60 - 50/72 is -17/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
36/60 = 36 × 6/60 × 6 = 216/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/360 - 250/360 = 216 - 250/360 = -34/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/180
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