Subtract 4/50 from 36/72
36/72 - 4/50 is 21/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
36/72 = 36 × 25/72 × 25 = 900/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
4/50 = 4 × 36/50 × 36 = 144/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/1800 - 144/1800 = 900 - 144/1800 = 756/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/50
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