Subtract 72/50 from 4/3
1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 1 22/50
4/3 - 72/50 is -8/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
4/3 = 4 × 50/3 × 50 = 200/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
72/50 = 72 × 3/50 × 3 = 216/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/150 - 216/150 = 200 - 216/150 = -16/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/75
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