Answers

Subtract 50/36 from 12/9

1^st number: 1 3/9, 2^nd number: 1 14/36

12/9 - 50/36 is -1/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   12/9 = 12 × 4/9 × 4 = 48/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   50/36 = 50 × 1/36 × 1 = 50/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/36 - 50/36 = 48 - 50/36 = -2/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/18

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