Subtract 15/50 from 5/36
5/36 - 15/50 is -29/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
5/36 = 5 × 25/36 × 25 = 125/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
15/50 = 15 × 18/50 × 18 = 270/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/900 - 270/900 = 125 - 270/900 = -145/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/180
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