Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 50/56 from 18/5

1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 50/56

18/5 - 50/56 is 379/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    18/5 = 18 × 56/5 × 56 = 1008/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1008/280 - 250/280 = 1008 - 250/280 = 758/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 379/140
  6. In mixed form: 299/140

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com