Answers

Subtract 50/36 from 36/90

1^st number: 36/90, 2^nd number: 1 14/36

36/90 - 50/36 is -89/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   36/90 = 36 × 2/90 × 2 = 72/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/180 - 250/180 = 72 - 250/180 = -178/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/90

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