Subtract 28/18 from 18/50
1st number: 18/50, 2nd number: 1 10/18
18/50 - 28/18 is -269/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 18 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 18 × 25 = 450,
28/18 = 28 × 25/18 × 25 = 700/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/450 - 700/450 = 162 - 700/450 = -538/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -269/225
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