Subtract 16/72 from 54/50
1st number: 1 4/50, 2nd number: 16/72
54/50 - 16/72 is 193/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
54/50 = 54 × 36/50 × 36 = 1944/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
16/72 = 16 × 25/72 × 25 = 400/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1944/1800 - 400/1800 = 1944 - 400/1800 = 1544/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 193/225
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 54/50-32/72 54/50-48/72 54/50-80/72