Subtract 72/50 from 72/14
1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 1 22/50
72/14 - 72/50 is 648/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
72/14 = 72 × 25/14 × 25 = 1800/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
72/50 = 72 × 7/50 × 7 = 504/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/350 - 504/350 = 1800 - 504/350 = 1296/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 648/175
- In mixed form: 3123/175
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 72/28-72/50 72/42-72/50 72/70-72/50 72/98-72/50