Subtract 5/72 from 50/16
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 5/72
50/16 - 5/72 is 55/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
50/16 = 50 × 9/16 × 9 = 450/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
5/72 = 5 × 2/72 × 2 = 10/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/144 - 10/144 = 450 - 10/144 = 440/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/18
- In mixed form: 31/18
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