Subtract 50/6 from 50/72
1st number: 50/72, 2nd number: 8 2/6
50/72 - 50/6 is -275/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 6 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
50/6 = 50 × 12/6 × 12 = 600/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/72 - 600/72 = 50 - 600/72 = -550/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -275/36
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