Subtract 35/72 from 50/3
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 35/72
50/3 - 35/72 is 1165/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
50/3 = 50 × 24/3 × 24 = 1200/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
35/72 = 35 × 1/72 × 1 = 35/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/72 - 35/72 = 1200 - 35/72 = 1165/72 - In mixed form: 1613/72
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