Subtract 18/25 from 18/50
18/50 - 18/25 is -9/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
18/50 = 18 × 1/50 × 1 = 18/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
18/25 = 18 × 2/25 × 2 = 36/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/50 - 36/50 = 18 - 36/50 = -18/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/25
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