Subtract 20/72 from 84/50
1st number: 1 34/50, 2nd number: 20/72
84/50 - 20/72 is 631/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
84/50 = 84 × 36/50 × 36 = 3024/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
20/72 = 20 × 25/72 × 25 = 500/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3024/1800 - 500/1800 = 3024 - 500/1800 = 2524/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 631/450
- In mixed form: 1181/450
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