Subtract 5/50 from 6/36
6/36 - 5/50 is 1/15.
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,
6/36 = 6 × 25/36 × 25 = 150/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
5/50 = 5 × 18/50 × 18 = 90/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/900 - 90/900 = 150 - 90/900 = 60/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/15
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