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Subtract 7/18 from 2/50

2/50 - 7/18 is -157/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    2/50 = 2 × 9/50 × 9 = 18/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    7/18 = 7 × 25/18 × 25 = 175/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/450 - 175/450 = 18 - 175/450 = -157/450

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