Subtract 50/72 from 72/35
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 50/72
72/35 - 50/72 is 1717/1260.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
72/35 = 72 × 72/35 × 72 = 5184/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
50/72 = 50 × 35/72 × 35 = 1750/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5184/2520 - 1750/2520 = 5184 - 1750/2520 = 3434/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1717/1260
- In mixed form: 1457/1260
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