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Subtract 2/50 from 2/36

2/36 - 2/50 is 7/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 50 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    2/36 = 2 × 25/36 × 25 = 50/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    2/50 = 2 × 18/50 × 18 = 36/900
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    50/900 - 36/900 = 50 - 36/900 = 14/900
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/450

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