Subtract 9/50 from 56/75
56/75 - 9/50 is 17/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
56/75 = 56 × 2/75 × 2 = 112/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/150 - 27/150 = 112 - 27/150 = 85/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/30
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