Subtract 56/9 from 50/72
1st number: 50/72, 2nd number: 6 2/9
50/72 - 56/9 is -199/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 9 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 9 × 8 = 72,
56/9 = 56 × 8/9 × 8 = 448/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/72 - 448/72 = 50 - 448/72 = -398/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -199/36
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