Subtract 2/3 from 36/50
36/50 - 2/3 is 4/75.
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,
36/50 = 36 × 3/50 × 3 = 108/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
2/3 = 2 × 50/3 × 50 = 100/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/150 - 100/150 = 108 - 100/150 = 8/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/75
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