Subtract 8/36 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 8/36
50/25 - 8/36 is 16/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
50/25 = 50 × 36/25 × 36 = 1800/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
8/36 = 8 × 25/36 × 25 = 200/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/900 - 200/900 = 1800 - 200/900 = 1600/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/9
- In mixed form: 17/9
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