Subtract 50/72 from 80/2
1st number: 40 0/2, 2nd number: 50/72
80/2 - 50/72 is 1415/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
80/2 = 80 × 36/2 × 36 = 2880/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/72 - 50/72 = 2880 - 50/72 = 2830/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1415/36
- In mixed form: 3911/36
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