Subtract 50/45 from 81/72
1st number: 1 9/72, 2nd number: 1 5/45
81/72 - 50/45 is 1/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
81/72 = 81 × 5/72 × 5 = 405/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
50/45 = 50 × 8/45 × 8 = 400/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/360 - 400/360 = 405 - 400/360 = 5/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/72
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