Subtract 14/36 from 50/4
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 14/36
50/4 - 14/36 is 109/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
50/4 = 50 × 9/4 × 9 = 450/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
14/36 = 14 × 1/36 × 1 = 14/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/36 - 14/36 = 450 - 14/36 = 436/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/9
- In mixed form: 121/9
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