Subtract 8/72 from 7/50
7/50 - 8/72 is 13/450.
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,
7/50 = 7 × 36/50 × 36 = 252/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
8/72 = 8 × 25/72 × 25 = 200/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/1800 - 200/1800 = 252 - 200/1800 = 52/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/450
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