Subtract 36/96 from 9/50, Solve 9/50

Subtract 36/96 from 9/50

9/50 - 36/96 is -39/200.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
9/50 = 9 × 48/50 × 48 = 432/2400
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
36/96 = 36 × 25/96 × 25 = 900/2400
Subtract the two like fractions:
432/2400 - 900/2400 = 432 - 900/2400 = -468/2400
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/200

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