Answers

Subtract 50/45 from 81/36

1^st number: 2 9/36, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

81/36 - 50/45 is 41/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   81/36 = 81 × 5/36 × 5 = 405/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/180 - 200/180 = 405 - 200/180 = 205/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/36
6. In mixed form: 15/36

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