Subtract 5/50 from 2/36
2/36 - 5/50 is -2/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
5/50 = 5 × 18/50 × 18 = 90/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/900 - 90/900 = 50 - 90/900 = -40/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/45
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