Subtract 9/50 from 30/36
30/36 - 9/50 is 49/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
30/36 = 30 × 25/36 × 25 = 750/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
9/50 = 9 × 18/50 × 18 = 162/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/900 - 162/900 = 750 - 162/900 = 588/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/75
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