Subtract 6/7 from 72/50
1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 6/7
72/50 - 6/7 is 102/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
72/50 = 72 × 7/50 × 7 = 504/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
6/7 = 6 × 50/7 × 50 = 300/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/350 - 300/350 = 504 - 300/350 = 204/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 102/175
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