Subtract 18/50 from 9/72
9/72 - 18/50 is -47/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
9/72 = 9 × 25/72 × 25 = 225/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
18/50 = 18 × 36/50 × 36 = 648/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/1800 - 648/1800 = 225 - 648/1800 = -423/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/200
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