Subtract 50/35 from 18/5
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 1 15/35
18/5 - 50/35 is 76/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
18/5 = 18 × 7/5 × 7 = 126/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
50/35 = 50 × 1/35 × 1 = 50/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/35 - 50/35 = 126 - 50/35 = 76/35 - In mixed form: 26/35
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