Subtract 7/36 from 7/50
7/50 - 7/36 is -49/900.
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,
7/50 = 7 × 18/50 × 18 = 126/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
7/36 = 7 × 25/36 × 25 = 175/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/900 - 175/900 = 126 - 175/900 = -49/900
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