Subtract 3/81 from 72/50
1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 3/81
72/50 - 3/81 is 947/675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 81 is 4050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
72/50 = 72 × 81/50 × 81 = 5832/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
3/81 = 3 × 50/81 × 50 = 150/4050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5832/4050 - 150/4050 = 5832 - 150/4050 = 5682/4050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 947/675
- In mixed form: 1272/675
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