Subtract 50/72 from 80/24
1st number: 3 8/24, 2nd number: 50/72
80/24 - 50/72 is 95/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
80/24 = 80 × 3/24 × 3 = 240/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/72 - 50/72 = 240 - 50/72 = 190/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/36
- In mixed form: 223/36
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