Subtract 45/72 from 50/80
50/80 - 45/72 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 72 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
50/80 = 50 × 9/80 × 9 = 450/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
45/72 = 45 × 10/72 × 10 = 450/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/720 - 450/720 = 450 - 450/720 = 0/720 - The answer is 0
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