Subtract 50/45 from 9/36
1st number: 9/36, 2nd number: 1 5/45
9/36 - 50/45 is -31/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/180 - 200/180 = 45 - 200/180 = -155/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/36
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