Subtract 8/54 from 72/50
1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 8/54
72/50 - 8/54 is 872/675.
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,
8/54 = 8 × 25/54 × 25 = 200/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1944/1350 - 200/1350 = 1944 - 200/1350 = 1744/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 872/675
- In mixed form: 1197/675
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