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Subtract 8/36 from 50/10

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 8/36

50/10 - 8/36 is 43/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    50/10 = 50 × 18/10 × 18 = 900/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    900/180 - 40/180 = 900 - 40/180 = 860/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/9
  6. In mixed form: 47/9

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