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Subtract 18/84 from 72/50

1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 18/84

72/50 - 18/84 is 429/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
    72/50 = 72 × 42/50 × 42 = 3024/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    18/84 = 18 × 25/84 × 25 = 450/2100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3024/2100 - 450/2100 = 3024 - 450/2100 = 2574/2100
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 429/350
  6. In mixed form: 179/350

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