Subtract 36/81 from 2/50
2/50 - 36/81 is -91/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 81 is 4050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
2/50 = 2 × 81/50 × 81 = 162/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
36/81 = 36 × 50/81 × 50 = 1800/4050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/4050 - 1800/4050 = 162 - 1800/4050 = -1638/4050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/225
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