Subtract 8/50 from 56/36
1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 8/50
56/36 - 8/50 is 314/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
56/36 = 56 × 25/36 × 25 = 1400/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
8/50 = 8 × 18/50 × 18 = 144/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/900 - 144/900 = 1400 - 144/900 = 1256/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 314/225
- In mixed form: 189/225
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