Subtract 45/50 from 18/14
1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 45/50
18/14 - 45/50 is 27/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
18/14 = 18 × 25/14 × 25 = 450/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
45/50 = 45 × 7/50 × 7 = 315/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/350 - 315/350 = 450 - 315/350 = 135/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/70
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