Subtract 2/50 from 18/96
18/96 - 2/50 is 59/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
18/96 = 18 × 25/96 × 25 = 450/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
2/50 = 2 × 48/50 × 48 = 96/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/2400 - 96/2400 = 450 - 96/2400 = 354/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/400
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