Subtract 50/45 from 18/3
1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 1 5/45
18/3 - 50/45 is 44/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
18/3 = 18 × 15/3 × 15 = 270/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
50/45 = 50 × 1/45 × 1 = 50/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/45 - 50/45 = 270 - 50/45 = 220/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/9
- In mixed form: 48/9
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