Subtract 7/18 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 7/18
50/25 - 7/18 is 29/18.
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,
7/18 = 7 × 25/18 × 25 = 175/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/450 - 175/450 = 900 - 175/450 = 725/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/18
- In mixed form: 111/18
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