Subtract 9/75 from 72/50
1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 9/75
72/50 - 9/75 is 33/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
72/50 = 72 × 3/50 × 3 = 216/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
9/75 = 9 × 2/75 × 2 = 18/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/150 - 18/150 = 216 - 18/150 = 198/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/25
- In mixed form: 18/25
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