Subtract 5/50 from 18/7
1st number: 2 4/7, 2nd number: 5/50
18/7 - 5/50 is 173/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
18/7 = 18 × 50/7 × 50 = 900/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
5/50 = 5 × 7/50 × 7 = 35/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/350 - 35/350 = 900 - 35/350 = 865/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/70
- In mixed form: 233/70
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