Subtract 18/56 from 1/50, Solve 1/50

Subtract 18/56 from 1/50

1/50 - 18/56 is -211/700.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
1/50 = 1 × 28/50 × 28 = 28/1400
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
18/56 = 18 × 25/56 × 25 = 450/1400
Subtract the two like fractions:
28/1400 - 450/1400 = 28 - 450/1400 = -422/1400
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -211/700

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