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Subtract 20/54 from 72/50

1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 20/54

72/50 - 20/54 is 722/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    72/50 = 72 × 27/50 × 27 = 1944/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    20/54 = 20 × 25/54 × 25 = 500/1350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1944/1350 - 500/1350 = 1944 - 500/1350 = 1444/1350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 722/675
  6. In mixed form: 147/675

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