Subtract 7/45 from 50/36
1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 7/45
50/36 - 7/45 is 37/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
7/45 = 7 × 4/45 × 4 = 28/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/180 - 28/180 = 250 - 28/180 = 222/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/30
- In mixed form: 17/30
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 50/36-14/45 50/72-7/45 50/36-7/90 50/36-21/45 50/36-35/45 50/36-49/45