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Subtract 50/18 from 36/50

1st number: 36/50, 2nd number: 2 14/18

36/50 - 50/18 is -463/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    36/50 = 36 × 9/50 × 9 = 324/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    50/18 = 50 × 25/18 × 25 = 1250/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    324/450 - 1250/450 = 324 - 1250/450 = -926/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -463/225

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