Subtract 2/36 from 1/50
1/50 - 2/36 is -8/225.
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,
1/50 = 1 × 18/50 × 18 = 18/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
2/36 = 2 × 25/36 × 25 = 50/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/900 - 50/900 = 18 - 50/900 = -32/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/225
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