Subtract 28/18 from 1/50
1st number: 1/50, 2nd number: 1 10/18
1/50 - 28/18 is -691/450.
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,
1/50 = 1 × 9/50 × 9 = 9/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
28/18 = 28 × 25/18 × 25 = 700/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/450 - 700/450 = 9 - 700/450 = -691/450
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