Subtract 12/50 from 8/72
8/72 - 12/50 is -29/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
8/72 = 8 × 25/72 × 25 = 200/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
12/50 = 12 × 36/50 × 36 = 432/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/1800 - 432/1800 = 200 - 432/1800 = -232/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/225
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