Subtract 50/45 from 2/36
1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 1 5/45
2/36 - 50/45 is -19/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/180 - 200/180 = 10 - 200/180 = -190/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/18
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