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Subtract 3/36 from 1/50

1/50 - 3/36 is -19/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    1/50 = 1 × 18/50 × 18 = 18/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    3/36 = 3 × 25/36 × 25 = 75/900
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/900 - 75/900 = 18 - 75/900 = -57/900
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/300

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