Subtract 4/72 from 50/20
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 4/72
50/20 - 4/72 is 22/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
50/20 = 50 × 18/20 × 18 = 900/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/360 - 20/360 = 900 - 20/360 = 880/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/9
- In mixed form: 24/9
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