Subtract 36/3 from 3/50
1st number: 3/50, 2nd number: 12 0/3
3/50 - 36/3 is -597/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 3 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
3/50 = 3 × 3/50 × 3 = 9/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
36/3 = 36 × 50/3 × 50 = 1800/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/150 - 1800/150 = 9 - 1800/150 = -1791/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -597/50
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