Subtract 50/18 from 72/25
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 2 14/18
72/25 - 50/18 is 23/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
72/25 = 72 × 18/25 × 18 = 1296/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
50/18 = 50 × 25/18 × 25 = 1250/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1296/450 - 1250/450 = 1296 - 1250/450 = 46/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/225
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