Answers

Subtract 50/36 from 2/9

1^st number: 2/9, 2^nd number: 1 14/36

2/9 - 50/36 is -7/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   2/9 = 2 × 4/9 × 4 = 8/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   50/36 = 50 × 1/36 × 1 = 50/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/36 - 50/36 = 8 - 50/36 = -42/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/6

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