Subtract 50/90 from 72/36
1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 50/90
72/36 - 50/90 is 13/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
72/36 = 72 × 5/36 × 5 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
50/90 = 50 × 2/90 × 2 = 100/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/180 - 100/180 = 360 - 100/180 = 260/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/9
- In mixed form: 14/9
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