Subtract 2/72 from 90/50
1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 2/72
90/50 - 2/72 is 319/180.
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,
90/50 = 90 × 36/50 × 36 = 3240/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
2/72 = 2 × 25/72 × 25 = 50/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3240/1800 - 50/1800 = 3240 - 50/1800 = 3190/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 319/180
- In mixed form: 1139/180
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