Subtract 72/50 from 9/2
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 1 22/50
9/2 - 72/50 is 153/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
9/2 = 9 × 25/2 × 25 = 225/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
72/50 = 72 × 1/50 × 1 = 72/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/50 - 72/50 = 225 - 72/50 = 153/50 - In mixed form: 33/50
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