Subtract 72/50 from 8/75
1st number: 8/75, 2nd number: 1 22/50
8/75 - 72/50 is -4/3.
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,
8/75 = 8 × 2/75 × 2 = 16/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
72/50 = 72 × 3/50 × 3 = 216/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/150 - 216/150 = 16 - 216/150 = -200/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3
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