Subtract 50/75 from 2/36
2/36 - 50/75 is -11/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 75 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 75 × 12 = 900,
50/75 = 50 × 12/75 × 12 = 600/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/900 - 600/900 = 50 - 600/900 = -550/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/18
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