Subtract 7/72 from 50/2
1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 7/72
502 - 772 is 179372.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
502 = 50 × 362 × 36 = 180072 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
772 = 7 × 172 × 1 = 772 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180072 - 772 = 1800 - 772 = 179372 - In mixed form: 246572
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