Subtract 50/9 from 36/84
1st number: 36/84, 2nd number: 5 5/9
36/84 - 50/9 is -323/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
36/84 = 36 × 3/84 × 3 = 108/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
50/9 = 50 × 28/9 × 28 = 1400/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/252 - 1400/252 = 108 - 1400/252 = -1292/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -323/63
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