Subtract 9/50 from 40/36
1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 9/50
40/36 - 9/50 is 419/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
40/36 = 40 × 25/36 × 25 = 1000/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
9/50 = 9 × 18/50 × 18 = 162/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/900 - 162/900 = 1000 - 162/900 = 838/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 419/450
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