Subtract 2/36 from 2/50
2/50 - 2/36 is -7/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
2/50 = 2 × 18/50 × 18 = 36/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
2/36 = 2 × 25/36 × 25 = 50/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/900 - 50/900 = 36 - 50/900 = -14/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/450
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