Subtract 9/50 from 18/8
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 9/50
18/8 - 9/50 is 207/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
18/8 = 18 × 25/8 × 25 = 450/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
9/50 = 9 × 4/50 × 4 = 36/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/200 - 36/200 = 450 - 36/200 = 414/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 207/100
- In mixed form: 27/100
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