Answers

Subtract 75/72 from 50/75

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 1 3/72

50/75 - 75/72 is -3/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
   50/75 = 50 × 24/75 × 24 = 1200/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   75/72 = 75 × 25/72 × 25 = 1875/1800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1200/1800 - 1875/1800 = 1200 - 1875/1800 = -675/1800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/8

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