Subtract 70/50 from 72/9
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 1 20/50
72/9 - 70/50 is 33/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
72/9 = 72 × 50/9 × 50 = 3600/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
70/50 = 70 × 9/50 × 9 = 630/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3600/450 - 630/450 = 3600 - 630/450 = 2970/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/5
- In mixed form: 63/5
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