Subtract 1/50 from 10/18
10/18 - 1/50 is 241/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
10/18 = 10 × 25/18 × 25 = 250/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
1/50 = 1 × 9/50 × 9 = 9/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/450 - 9/450 = 250 - 9/450 = 241/450
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