Subtract 9/36 from 5/50
5/50 - 9/36 is -3/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
5/50 = 5 × 18/50 × 18 = 90/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
9/36 = 9 × 25/36 × 25 = 225/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/900 - 225/900 = 90 - 225/900 = -135/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/20
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