Subtract 36/50 from 7/3
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 36/50
7/3 - 36/50 is 121/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
7/3 = 7 × 50/3 × 50 = 350/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
36/50 = 36 × 3/50 × 3 = 108/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/150 - 108/150 = 350 - 108/150 = 242/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/75
- In mixed form: 146/75
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