Subtract 10/6 from 72/50
1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 1 4/6
72/50 - 10/6 is -17/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
72/50 = 72 × 3/50 × 3 = 216/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
10/6 = 10 × 25/6 × 25 = 250/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/150 - 250/150 = 216 - 250/150 = -34/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/75
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