Subtract 5/36 from 4/50
4/50 - 5/36 is -53/900.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
4/50 = 4 × 18/50 × 18 = 72/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
5/36 = 5 × 25/36 × 25 = 125/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/900 - 125/900 = 72 - 125/900 = -53/900
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