Subtract 50/40 from 18/35
1st number: 18/35, 2nd number: 1 10/40
18/35 - 50/40 is -103/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
18/35 = 18 × 8/35 × 8 = 144/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
50/40 = 50 × 7/40 × 7 = 350/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/280 - 350/280 = 144 - 350/280 = -206/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/140
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