Subtract 18/50 from 21/9
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 18/50
21/9 - 18/50 is 148/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
21/9 = 21 × 50/9 × 50 = 1050/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
18/50 = 18 × 9/50 × 9 = 162/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/450 - 162/450 = 1050 - 162/450 = 888/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 148/75
- In mixed form: 173/75
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