Subtract 45/50 from 50/72
50/72 - 45/50 is -37/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 50 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 50 × 36 = 1800,
45/50 = 45 × 36/50 × 36 = 1620/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1250/1800 - 1620/1800 = 1250 - 1620/1800 = -370/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/180
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