Subtract 3/36 from 50/9
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 3/36
50/9 - 3/36 is 197/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
50/9 = 50 × 4/9 × 4 = 200/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
3/36 = 3 × 1/36 × 1 = 3/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/36 - 3/36 = 200 - 3/36 = 197/36 - In mixed form: 517/36
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