Subtract 2/50 from 72/18
1st number: 4 0/18, 2nd number: 2/50
72/18 - 2/50 is 99/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
72/18 = 72 × 25/18 × 25 = 1800/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
2/50 = 2 × 9/50 × 9 = 18/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/450 - 18/450 = 1800 - 18/450 = 1782/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/25
- In mixed form: 324/25
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