Subtract 15/72 from 50/40
1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 15/72
50/40 - 15/72 is 25/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
50/40 = 50 × 9/40 × 9 = 450/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/360 - 75/360 = 450 - 75/360 = 375/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/24
- In mixed form: 11/24
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