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Subtract 50/7 from 9/36

1st number: 9/36, 2nd number: 7 1/7

9/36 - 50/7 is -193/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 7 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    9/36 = 9 × 7/36 × 7 = 63/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
    50/7 = 50 × 36/7 × 36 = 1800/252
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    63/252 - 1800/252 = 63 - 1800/252 = -1737/252
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -193/28

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