Subtract 3/75 from 50/36, Solve 1 14/36

Subtract 3/75 from 50/36

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 3/75

50/36 - 3/75 is 607/450.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 75 is 900

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
50/36 = 50 × 25/36 × 25 = 1250/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
3/75 = 3 × 12/75 × 12 = 36/900
Subtract the two like fractions:
1250/900 - 36/900 = 1250 - 36/900 = 1214/900
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 607/450
In mixed form: 1157/450

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