Subtract 50/72 from 72/40
1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 50/72
72/40 - 50/72 is 199/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
72/40 = 72 × 9/40 × 9 = 648/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/360 - 250/360 = 648 - 250/360 = 398/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 199/180
- In mixed form: 119/180
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