Subtract 8/50 from 72/75
72/75 - 8/50 is 4/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
72/75 = 72 × 2/75 × 2 = 144/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
8/50 = 8 × 3/50 × 3 = 24/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/150 - 24/150 = 144 - 24/150 = 120/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/5
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