Subtract 60/7 from 50/72
1st number: 50/72, 2nd number: 8 4/7
50/72 - 60/7 is -1985/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 7 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
50/72 = 50 × 7/72 × 7 = 350/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
60/7 = 60 × 72/7 × 72 = 4320/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/504 - 4320/504 = 350 - 4320/504 = -3970/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1985/252
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