Subtract 50/8 from 18/50
1st number: 18/50, 2nd number: 6 2/8
18/50 - 50/8 is -589/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 8 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
18/50 = 18 × 4/50 × 4 = 72/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
50/8 = 50 × 25/8 × 25 = 1250/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/200 - 1250/200 = 72 - 1250/200 = -1178/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -589/100
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