Subtract 14/50 from 18/80
18/80 - 14/50 is -11/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
18/80 = 18 × 5/80 × 5 = 90/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
14/50 = 14 × 8/50 × 8 = 112/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/400 - 112/400 = 90 - 112/400 = -22/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/200
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