Subtract 6/50 from 72/49
1st number: 1 23/49, 2nd number: 6/50
72/49 - 6/50 is 1653/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
72/49 = 72 × 50/49 × 50 = 3600/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
6/50 = 6 × 49/50 × 49 = 294/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3600/2450 - 294/2450 = 3600 - 294/2450 = 3306/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1653/1225
- In mixed form: 1428/1225
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