Subtract 4/18 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 4/18
50/25 - 4/18 is 16/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
50/25 = 50 × 18/25 × 18 = 900/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
4/18 = 4 × 25/18 × 25 = 100/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/450 - 100/450 = 900 - 100/450 = 800/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/9
- In mixed form: 17/9
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