Subtract 81/48 from 50/72
1st number: 50/72, 2nd number: 1 33/48
50/72 - 81/48 is -143/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
50/72 = 50 × 2/72 × 2 = 100/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
81/48 = 81 × 3/48 × 3 = 243/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/144 - 243/144 = 100 - 243/144 = -143/144
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