Subtract 50/36 from 18/45
1st number: 18/45, 2nd number: 1 14/36
18/45 - 50/36 is -89/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
18/45 = 18 × 4/45 × 4 = 72/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/180 - 250/180 = 72 - 250/180 = -178/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/90
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