Subtract 72/18 from 50/3
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 4 0/18
50/3 - 72/18 is 38/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
50/3 = 50 × 6/3 × 6 = 300/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
72/18 = 72 × 1/18 × 1 = 72/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/18 - 72/18 = 300 - 72/18 = 228/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/3
- In mixed form: 122/3
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