Subtract 72/50 from 60/45
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 1 22/50
60/45 - 72/50 is -8/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
60/45 = 60 × 10/45 × 10 = 600/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
72/50 = 72 × 9/50 × 9 = 648/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/450 - 648/450 = 600 - 648/450 = -48/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/75
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