Subtract 4/50 from 4/72
472 - 450 is -11450.
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,
472 = 4 × 2572 × 25 = 1001800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
450 = 4 × 3650 × 36 = 1441800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1001800 - 1441800 = 100 - 1441800 = -441800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11450
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