Subtract 36/90 from 24/50
24/50 - 36/90 is 2/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
24/50 = 24 × 9/50 × 9 = 216/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
36/90 = 36 × 5/90 × 5 = 180/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/450 - 180/450 = 216 - 180/450 = 36/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/25
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