Subtract 50/3 from 10/18
1st number: 10/18, 2nd number: 16 2/3
10/18 - 50/3 is -145/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 3 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
10/18 = 10 × 1/18 × 1 = 10/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
50/3 = 50 × 6/3 × 6 = 300/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/18 - 300/18 = 10 - 300/18 = -290/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -145/9
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