Subtract 72/36 from 50/5
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 2 0/36
50/5 - 72/36 is 8/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
50/5 = 50 × 36/5 × 36 = 1800/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
72/36 = 72 × 5/36 × 5 = 360/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/180 - 360/180 = 1800 - 360/180 = 1440/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/1
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