Subtract 50/56 from 36/75
36/75 - 50/56 is -289/700.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
36/75 = 36 × 56/75 × 56 = 2016/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
50/56 = 50 × 75/56 × 75 = 3750/4200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/4200 - 3750/4200 = 2016 - 3750/4200 = -1734/4200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -289/700
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