Subtract 16/45 from 18/50
18/50 - 16/45 is 1/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
18/50 = 18 × 9/50 × 9 = 162/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
16/45 = 16 × 10/45 × 10 = 160/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/450 - 160/450 = 162 - 160/450 = 2/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/225
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