Subtract 8/36 from 6/50
6/50 - 8/36 is -23/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
6/50 = 6 × 18/50 × 18 = 108/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
8/36 = 8 × 25/36 × 25 = 200/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/900 - 200/900 = 108 - 200/900 = -92/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/225
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