Subtract 2/36 from 90/50
1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 2/36
90/50 - 2/36 is 157/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
90/50 = 90 × 18/50 × 18 = 1620/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
2/36 = 2 × 25/36 × 25 = 50/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1620/900 - 50/900 = 1620 - 50/900 = 1570/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/90
- In mixed form: 167/90
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