Subtract 75/36 from 50/75, Solve 50/75

Subtract 75/36 from 50/75

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 2 3/36

50/75 - 75/36 is -17/12.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
50/75 = 50 × 12/75 × 12 = 600/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
75/36 = 75 × 25/36 × 25 = 1875/900
Subtract the two like fractions:
600/900 - 1875/900 = 600 - 1875/900 = -1275/900
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/12

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