Subtract 50/18 from 8/50
1st number: 8/50, 2nd number: 2 14/18
8/50 - 50/18 is -589/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
8/50 = 8 × 9/50 × 9 = 72/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
50/18 = 50 × 25/18 × 25 = 1250/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/450 - 1250/450 = 72 - 1250/450 = -1178/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -589/225
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