Subtract 50/9 from 72/25
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 5 5/9
72/25 - 50/9 is -602/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
72/25 = 72 × 9/25 × 9 = 648/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
50/9 = 50 × 25/9 × 25 = 1250/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/225 - 1250/225 = 648 - 1250/225 = -602/225
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