Subtract 49/50 from 6/72, Solve 6/72

Subtract 49/50 from 6/72

6/72 - 49/50 is -269/300.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
6/72 = 6 × 25/72 × 25 = 150/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
49/50 = 49 × 36/50 × 36 = 1764/1800
Subtract the two like fractions:
150/1800 - 1764/1800 = 150 - 1764/1800 = -1614/1800
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -269/300

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