Subtract 9/72 from 50/36
1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 9/72
50/36 - 9/72 is 91/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
50/36 = 50 × 2/36 × 2 = 100/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
9/72 = 9 × 1/72 × 1 = 9/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/72 - 9/72 = 100 - 9/72 = 91/72 - In mixed form: 119/72
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