Subtract 9/72 from 6/50
6/50 - 9/72 is -1/200.
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,
6/50 = 6 × 36/50 × 36 = 216/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
9/72 = 9 × 25/72 × 25 = 225/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/1800 - 225/1800 = 216 - 225/1800 = -9/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/200
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