Subtract 36/9 from 45/50
1st number: 45/50, 2nd number: 4 0/9
45/50 - 36/9 is -31/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
45/50 = 45 × 9/50 × 9 = 405/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
36/9 = 36 × 50/9 × 50 = 1800/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/450 - 1800/450 = 405 - 1800/450 = -1395/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/10
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