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Subtract 80/18 from 3/50

1st number: 3/50, 2nd number: 4 8/18

3/50 - 80/18 is -1973/450.

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,
    3/50 = 3 × 9/50 × 9 = 27/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    80/18 = 80 × 25/18 × 25 = 2000/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    27/450 - 2000/450 = 27 - 2000/450 = -1973/450

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