Subtract 5/72 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 5/72
50/25 - 5/72 is 139/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
50/25 = 50 × 72/25 × 72 = 3600/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
5/72 = 5 × 25/72 × 25 = 125/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3600/1800 - 125/1800 = 3600 - 125/1800 = 3475/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/72
- In mixed form: 167/72
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