Subtract 72/7 from 50/45
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 10 2/7
50/45 - 72/7 is -578/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
50/45 = 50 × 7/45 × 7 = 350/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
72/7 = 72 × 45/7 × 45 = 3240/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/315 - 3240/315 = 350 - 3240/315 = -2890/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -578/63
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