Subtract 18/50 from 24/9
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 18/50
24/9 - 18/50 is 173/75.
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,
24/9 = 24 × 50/9 × 50 = 1200/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
18/50 = 18 × 9/50 × 9 = 162/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/450 - 162/450 = 1200 - 162/450 = 1038/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/75
- In mixed form: 223/75
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