Subtract 24/18 from 36/50
1st number: 36/50, 2nd number: 1 6/18
36/50 - 24/18 is -46/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 18 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 18 × 25 = 450,
24/18 = 24 × 25/18 × 25 = 600/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/450 - 600/450 = 324 - 600/450 = -276/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -46/75
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