Subtract 15/72 from 50/18
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 15/72
50/18 - 15/72 is 185/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
50/18 = 50 × 4/18 × 4 = 200/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
15/72 = 15 × 1/72 × 1 = 15/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/72 - 15/72 = 200 - 15/72 = 185/72 - In mixed form: 241/72
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