Subtract 16/72 from 75/50
1st number: 1 25/50, 2nd number: 16/72
75/50 - 16/72 is 23/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
75/50 = 75 × 36/50 × 36 = 2700/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
16/72 = 16 × 25/72 × 25 = 400/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/1800 - 400/1800 = 2700 - 400/1800 = 2300/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/18
- In mixed form: 15/18
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