Subtract 50/36 from 72/16
1st number: 4 8/16, 2nd number: 1 14/36
72/16 - 50/36 is 28/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
72/16 = 72 × 9/16 × 9 = 648/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
50/36 = 50 × 4/36 × 4 = 200/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/144 - 200/144 = 648 - 200/144 = 448/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/9
- In mixed form: 31/9
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