Subtract 50/72 from 45/4
1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 50/72
45/4 - 50/72 is 95/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
45/4 = 45 × 18/4 × 18 = 810/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/72 - 50/72 = 810 - 50/72 = 760/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/9
- In mixed form: 105/9
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