Subtract 20/50 from 40/72
40/72 - 20/50 is 7/45.
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,
40/72 = 40 × 25/72 × 25 = 1000/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
20/50 = 20 × 36/50 × 36 = 720/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/1800 - 720/1800 = 1000 - 720/1800 = 280/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/45
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