Subtract 50/36 from 72/20
1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 1 14/36
72/20 - 50/36 is 199/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
72/20 = 72 × 9/20 × 9 = 648/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/180 - 250/180 = 648 - 250/180 = 398/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 199/90
- In mixed form: 219/90
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