Subtract 72/9 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 8 0/9
50/6 - 72/9 is 1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
50/6 = 50 × 3/6 × 3 = 150/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
72/9 = 72 × 2/9 × 2 = 144/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/18 - 144/18 = 150 - 144/18 = 6/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/3
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