Subtract 15/36 from 45/50
45/50 - 15/36 is 29/60.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 18/50 × 18 = 810/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
15/36 = 15 × 25/36 × 25 = 375/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/900 - 375/900 = 810 - 375/900 = 435/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/60
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