Subtract 4/72 from 50/15
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 4/72
50/15 - 4/72 is 59/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
50/15 = 50 × 24/15 × 24 = 1200/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/360 - 20/360 = 1200 - 20/360 = 1180/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/18
- In mixed form: 35/18
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