Subtract 14/9 from 36/50
1st number: 36/50, 2nd number: 1 5/9
36/50 - 14/9 is -188/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
36/50 = 36 × 9/50 × 9 = 324/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
14/9 = 14 × 50/9 × 50 = 700/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/450 - 700/450 = 324 - 700/450 = -376/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -188/225
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