Subtract 4/50 from 2/36, Solve 2/36

Subtract 4/50 from 2/36

2/36 - 4/50 is -11/450.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
2/36 = 2 × 25/36 × 25 = 50/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
4/50 = 4 × 18/50 × 18 = 72/900
Subtract the two like fractions:
50/900 - 72/900 = 50 - 72/900 = -22/900
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/450

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