Subtract 40/10 from 18/50
1st number: 18/50, 2nd number: 4 0/10
18/50 - 40/10 is -91/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 10 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 10 × 5 = 50,
40/10 = 40 × 5/10 × 5 = 200/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/50 - 200/50 = 18 - 200/50 = -182/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/25
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