Subtract 5/72 from 50/35
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 5/72
50/35 - 5/72 is 685/504.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
50/35 = 50 × 72/35 × 72 = 3600/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
5/72 = 5 × 35/72 × 35 = 175/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3600/2520 - 175/2520 = 3600 - 175/2520 = 3425/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 685/504
- In mixed form: 1181/504
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