Subtract 50/90 from 40/36
1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 50/90
40/36 - 50/90 is 5/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
50/90 = 50 × 2/90 × 2 = 100/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/180 - 100/180 = 200 - 100/180 = 100/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/9
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