Subtract 6/45 from 36/50
36/50 - 6/45 is 44/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 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 45 × 10 = 450,
6/45 = 6 × 10/45 × 10 = 60/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/450 - 60/450 = 324 - 60/450 = 264/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/75
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