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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
72/50 = 72 × 27/50 × 27 = 1944/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
20/54 = 20 × 25/54 × 25 = 500/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1944/1350 - 500/1350 = 1944 - 500/1350 = 1444/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 722/675
- In mixed form: 147/675
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