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Subtract 15/50 from 9/36

9/36 - 15/50 is -1/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 50 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    9/36 = 9 × 25/36 × 25 = 225/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    15/50 = 15 × 18/50 × 18 = 270/900
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    225/900 - 270/900 = 225 - 270/900 = -45/900
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/20

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