Subtract 50/18 from 2/45
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 2 14/18
2/45 - 50/18 is -41/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
2/45 = 2 × 2/45 × 2 = 4/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
50/18 = 50 × 5/18 × 5 = 250/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/90 - 250/90 = 4 - 250/90 = -246/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/15
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