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Subtract 18/50 from 1/9

1/9 - 18/50 is -56/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    1/9 = 1 × 50/9 × 50 = 50/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    18/50 = 18 × 9/50 × 9 = 162/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    50/450 - 162/450 = 50 - 162/450 = -112/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -56/225

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