Subtract 54/96 from 50/72
50/72 - 54/96 is 19/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
50/72 = 50 × 4/72 × 4 = 200/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
54/96 = 54 × 3/96 × 3 = 162/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/288 - 162/288 = 200 - 162/288 = 38/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/144
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