Subtract 1/36 from 10/50
10/50 - 1/36 is 31/180.
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,
10/50 = 10 × 18/50 × 18 = 180/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
1/36 = 1 × 25/36 × 25 = 25/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/900 - 25/900 = 180 - 25/900 = 155/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/180
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