Subtract 7/50 from 72/40
1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 7/50
72/40 - 7/50 is 83/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
72/40 = 72 × 5/40 × 5 = 360/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
7/50 = 7 × 4/50 × 4 = 28/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/200 - 28/200 = 360 - 28/200 = 332/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/50
- In mixed form: 133/50
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