Subtract 50/36 from 8/10
1st number: 8/10, 2nd number: 1 14/36
8/10 - 50/36 is -53/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
8/10 = 8 × 18/10 × 18 = 144/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/180 - 250/180 = 144 - 250/180 = -106/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/90
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