Subtract 50/5 from 72/45
1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 10 0/5
72/45 - 50/5 is -42/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
72/45 = 72 × 1/45 × 1 = 72/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
50/5 = 50 × 9/5 × 9 = 450/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/45 - 450/45 = 72 - 450/45 = -378/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -42/5
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