Subtract 30/75 from 50/72
50/72 - 30/75 is 53/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
50/72 = 50 × 25/72 × 25 = 1250/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
30/75 = 30 × 24/75 × 24 = 720/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1250/1800 - 720/1800 = 1250 - 720/1800 = 530/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/180
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