Subtract 50/36 from 96/90
1st number: 1 6/90, 2nd number: 1 14/36
96/90 - 50/36 is -29/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
96/90 = 96 × 2/90 × 2 = 192/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/180 - 250/180 = 192 - 250/180 = -58/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/90
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