Subtract 36/96 from 18/50
18/50 - 36/96 is -3/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
18/50 = 18 × 48/50 × 48 = 864/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
36/96 = 36 × 25/96 × 25 = 900/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/2400 - 900/2400 = 864 - 900/2400 = -36/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/200
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