Subtract 36/50 from 90/7
1st number: 12 6/7, 2nd number: 36/50
90/7 - 36/50 is 2124/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
90/7 = 90 × 50/7 × 50 = 4500/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
36/50 = 36 × 7/50 × 7 = 252/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4500/350 - 252/350 = 4500 - 252/350 = 4248/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2124/175
- In mixed form: 1224/175
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