Subtract 15/50 from 18/10
1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 15/50
18/10 - 15/50 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
18/10 = 18 × 5/10 × 5 = 90/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
15/50 = 15 × 1/50 × 1 = 15/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/50 - 15/50 = 90 - 15/50 = 75/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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