Subtract 45/36 from 50/10
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 1 9/36
50/10 - 45/36 is 15/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
50/10 = 50 × 18/10 × 18 = 900/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/180 - 225/180 = 900 - 225/180 = 675/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
- In mixed form: 33/4
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