Subtract 50/72 from 54/60
54/60 - 50/72 is 37/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
54/60 = 54 × 6/60 × 6 = 324/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/360 - 250/360 = 324 - 250/360 = 74/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/180
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