Subtract 50/18 from 72/45
1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 2 14/18
72/45 - 50/18 is -53/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
72/45 = 72 × 2/45 × 2 = 144/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
50/18 = 50 × 5/18 × 5 = 250/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/90 - 250/90 = 144 - 250/90 = -106/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/45
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